How to use CD-ROMs and other databases

How do I get into a database?

Just as there are different types of database, so there are different ways of getting into them. The best way to find out about any special requirements (e.g. passwords) is to consult the Databases page.

Databases can be accessed from these locations:

• generally on the World Wide Web, either at Monash or at home
• using the library database network Monalisa, which can be accessed at every branch of the library
• stand-alone terminals in the various branches of the library. Different branches specialise in different subjects.

To find out which category the database you want falls into, check its record on the Databases page.

The most heavily used databases are available via the World Wide Web.