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How to Access All Library Databases

How to Access All Library Databases:

1. Go to the library's website and click on the orange "Research & Learning" button and then on the "Articles, Research & Information" button.

Manatee Library homepage buttons for the event calendar, download & stream, search the catalog, and research & learning

2. From the A-Z Databases list, you can use the subject drop-down menu to filter the list by subject, or you can find the database you are seeking alphabetically.

A-Z Databases main page

3. If you are accessing these databases from outside of the library, you may be prompted to enter your library card barcode number and 4-digit PIN.

Library Databases

Home Improvement Collection (Gale)

Using Home Improvement Collection

  • Type in your query in the Search field or choose Advanced Search for more search options.

Search bar and Advanced Search button

  • Alternatively, use the Topic Finder, Subject Guide Search, or Publication Search buttons on the home page. The Publication Search includes a browsable list of all the publications found in the database.

Home Improvement Collection homepage

  • Each article’s webpage provides publication information at the top. You also have the option to listen to an audio version of the article or download the mp3 recording by clicking the “Listen” button Listen button found below the publication information. The explore column will show you more content related to the article you are viewing. 
  • Sharing buttons for Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, email, download, and printThe "Cite" button Cite button allows you to create a citation for the article in multiple citation styles. The Highlights and Notes feature allows you to make annotations within an article. You may e-mail, download, and print a pdf of the article, as well as upload it to your Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.

Article with publication information, listen and sharing buttons, and explore more feature

Hoopla

Please visit our eBooks & More guide for detailed instructions on how to use Hoopla.