Next Steps: Choosing and Using Databases (In-person) In-Person
This workshop helps you with locating and using scholarly databases for assignments and research. Databases offer access to a wide range of content, from scholarly journals and newspaper archives, to up-to-date statistics and photography collections. There are opportunities to practise using databases via interactive exercises.
See UCC Library's A-Z Databases
Learning Outcomes
- Locate individual databases via the A-Z list on the UCC Library website
- Apply appropriate search techniques to retrieve information from different databases
Intended audience: UCC students. We recommend attending the First Steps: Finding Books, Journal Articles and More workshop first.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Research Skills Teaching Room
- UCC Library:
- Boole Library
- Audience:
- Postgraduates UCC Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Training
Directions: The Research Skills Teaching Room (RSTR) is on Q-1 (basement) of Boole Library. After you enter the Library, go through the double doors to the left of the Security Desk near the Library entrance. Go down the stairs one level. Follow the corridor and the room will be on your left.
Important - please complete these steps before the session:
1. Connect any smartphones/iPhones/laptops/other devices to UCC's Wi-Fi network 'eduroam'. There is limited phone/data reception in the basement and you will need internet access to authenticate your login. For help on connecting, visit the eduroam webpage.
2a. Install and register the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone or iPhone with your UCC email address. There will be very limited or no phone signal available, so you will need the app to log into Library resources during the session's activities i.e. you won’t be able to complete MFA via text message or voice call.
2b. Once the app is installed and registered, please also go into its Update security info section and change the Default sign-in method to “App-based authentication – notification.” Full instructions are available via the Multifactor Authentication website. If you have any issues or questions, contact Student IT.