Looking for database links? Click here. Keep reading to learn valuable research tips!
Searching the Library Catalog
Want to see what we have in our collection? Searching our catalog is the best way to see what we own on a certain topic, or a specific title. This short video will give you a quick overview of other catalog features.
Searching our Subscription Databases
One *super important* feature of our library is our subscription databases. Brooklyn Tech pays thousands of dollars each year so you can access these database articles, videos and primary source documents...so the quality is much more reliable than what you can find in a straight Google search.
You will use these databases throughout high school and all throughout college, so take a minute to watch our video about accessing them!
VISIT the library to get the sheet with our password information!
You will use these databases throughout high school and all throughout college, so take a minute to watch our video about accessing them!
VISIT the library to get the sheet with our password information!
Primary Source Documents
There are many free and wonderful primary source document collections online. This video demonstrates how to use the Library of Congress website, as well as the National Archives.
Public Library Database Resources
This video demonstrates how to find appropriate databases in each of the NYC Public Library systems.
Searching Literary Criticism
We have compiled a list of literary criticism resources available in our library, through the public library systems, through our databases and online. Please let us know if you need help locating one of these resources.
Keyword/Search Term Tips
This video will help you think of useful search terms by considering academic language, phrases, synonyms, and more broad or specific terms.
Generating Great Search Terms from Joanna Drusin on Vimeo.
This video demonstrates techniques to generate effective search terms BEFORE starting to conduct research on a scholarly database.