Module 3 - Databases - Format of Material

Journals and books can come in various formats: print, microtext or electronic. While one format may be easier to use than another, the content should be the emphasis when you are doing research. If you ignore an article because it is not available in electronic form, you may miss out on very valuable resources.

Some journal titles have some of the earlier years partially in print and partially in microtext, with the more recent issues online.

As technologies change, libraries adapt but are not able to reformat all existing collections to new formats. The extra effort on your part might be rewarded by finding that perfect gem.