Research Starters: Deep Web & Databases

Database Defined

• an organized and searchable collection of information.

Databases @ the UC Merced Library

• over 700
• most are part of the deep web
• accessible via the campus network
  • connect on campus
  • OR
  • connect via the VPN, if off campus
• accessible by name and subject area through the Databases A-Z list; see the Databases tab on the library website above
  • to select the "best" one for your research, use the filters to narrow by subject and read the descriptions

from Pixabay

On your card:

• What is your major?
• What is a Best Bet for your major?

The deep web includes databases you can only access with permission (like the databases you can access as a student at UC Merced) and fee-based websites. (Length: ~2:31)

Learn how to find databases and how to narrow down by database subject area, full-text availability, etc. (1:14)