Database Help: Current & Social Issues Database Help

Tips, guides, and tutorials for general database searching, plus tutorials and tips for specific databases.

Database Tutorials and Tips

Global Issues in Context Resource Guide (pdf)
Printable user guide explaining most features.
NewsBank: How to use America's News (2 minutes)
Searching for resources, including videos, transcripts, and online-only content.
Opposing Viewpoints Basics (2 minutes)
Quick guide to using search tools and features.
Opposing Viewpoints In Depth (11 minutes)
How to use Opposing Viewpoints, including browsing, searching, and working with documents
PolicyMap Help
Tips and videos on using all the features in PolicyMap.
PolicyMap Quick Start Guide (4 minutes)
Quick overview on how to use PolicyMap features.