The Ferris Library (FLITE) subscribes to over 100 online databases! This guide is designed to help you...
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In Library terminology, a "database" is pretty much any online source of information which has a search engine. Some common types include:
It's also important to note that many of our database licenses are selective: we often subscribe to only a portion of the content available on a given site. Just as we don't purchase copies of every book and journal in print, we don't subscribe to every e-book or online jourrnal available! |
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FLITE's online subscription resources can always be accessed from computers and wireless networks on campus. However, off-campus access is restricted to current Ferris students, faculty, and staff.
For the same reason you can't play football, basketball, and baseball with the same ball.
For a non-metaphorical answer, see this guide from UCLA: Google is a Football.