Lesson 4 Contents:

Learning Objectives

1. Preface

II. Databases

III. Bibliographic Databases
* The Building Blocks of Bibliographic Databases – The Bibliographic Record
* Four Basic Methods of Searching Bibliographic Databases

IV. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Four Quiz

Lesson Four Exercise

LESSON FOUR
BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASES: AN INTRODUCTION TO INDEXES AND CATALOGS

Learning Objectives

1. To know that it is wise to begin research using indexes and catalogs rather than Web search tools.
   
   
2. To understand the purpose and structure of databases and bibliographic databases.
   
   
3. To understand the structure of a bibliographic record.
   
   
4. To understand and be able to execute the 4 basic methods of searching bibliographic databases.

Instructions: Read lesson 4 and complete the accompanying quiz and exercise.