Whats the difference between databases and web sites?
The Web is free to browse and contains information posted by whomever chooses to create a web site. Databases, while they are free to use, cost the library money but contain information that cannot be found on the Web. Databases are especially useful for newspaper and magazine articles, biographical information, business statistics, directories, and encyclopedia articles. Searching web sites, on the other hand, is helpful for information on a unique topic, current news and entertainment, and access to government agencies or specific corporations.
