Library Databases

• Library databases get their information from professional journalists, scholars or experts in
  the field.
  
• Library databases contain published works which have been evaluated for quality and checked
  for accuracy.
• Library databases are easy to cite and come from sources recognized by teachers as authoritative.
• Library databases are updated regularly and include the date of publication.

Websites

• Websites may contain information written by anyone regardless of expertise.
• Websites may have content that has not been checked or evaluated by anyone.
• Websites may not provide the information necessary for citation and teachers have no way to
  judge whether or not they are authoritative.
• Websites may contain information that is outdated and may not indicate when a page was
  last updated.