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
Topic overviews, contrasting viewpoints, articles, primary source documents, statistics, videos, and recommended websites.
Analytical reports on controversial issues from 1991 to the present. Includes background, chronology, tables and maps, and pro/con statements.
