A background resource gives you an overview of a topic. Background information can include the history of a topic, the current issue involved, people connected with the topic, etc.II. What background databases are available at HACC?
What do background databases have in common?
They give you background information
What do background databases have in common with our online book catalog and other databases?
Background databases may search by keyword or subject, or browse a topic list
Articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources from all subject areas. Includes images, audio pronunciation files, maps, and data tables.
Articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and reference sources from all subject areas. Includes quotations, maps, and illustrations.
Topic overviews, contrasting viewpoints, articles, primary source documents, statistics, videos, and recommended websites covering specific issues.
