Databases

What is a database?

Databases are online versions of print encyclopedias and other reference books which the library pays for just like buying books.

They do not count as “Internet” resources because they provide the same information as reference books - they are just in an “electronic” format for easier access.

• Click on the database name to begin. 

• If you are at home or school, you need to log-in with your Mesa library card number and PIN to use them. If you do not know your PIN, you will have to come in to the library to choose one.

• Write down the name of the database you want to use before you log-in from home or school, because we have a long list of databases to choose from.

Help me...
• Get a Pin • Choose a database • Get technical help •

	Biography Resource Center Entries from 80 biographical reference books on noted U.S. and international individuals.
	Learn-a-Test Learn-a-Test will help you prepare for the ACT, SAT, GED, and more! Take practice tests online. Get instant scores and explanations of right and wrong answers. Create an account to have your practice tests scored. With your account, you can stop a test mid-way through, then pick up where you left off next time you log in.
	MasterFile Premier - Ebsco - Available in English and Spanish. Covers 2,800 periodicals on current events, general interest, social science, business and education. 1,800 are full-text. Available in English and Spanish. Covers 2,800 periodicals on current events, general interest, social science, business and education. 1,800 are full-text.