What is the function of online database?

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In other words, online databases are organized sets of scholarly and professional publications in electronic form accessed through a computer network.

What is the use of online database?

An online database is a database accessible from a local network or the Internet, as opposed to one that is stored locally on an individual computer or its attached storage (such as a CD). Online databases are hosted on websites, made available as software as a service products accessible via a web browser.

What is online database called?

According to Encyclopedia Britannica: database, also called electronic database, is a collection of data, or information, specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. A library database is a searchable electronic index of published, reliable resources.

Why are online databases important in research?

Databases provide access to scholarly research, including journal articles, conference proceedings and books. They also provide access to specific types of materials such as maps, film, news, official papers, standards etc. A wide range of databases are available to you at the University.

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