When searching any database, ask yourself:
- What type of records are in this database?
- What time period is covered?
- Are the originals extant?
- Are there gaps in coverage?
- Was the attempt to include all records or just some?
- Does it link to originals or provide details to find original record?
- Do I know how to use all search functions (sounds-like searches, wildcard searches, etc.)?
Having answers to these questions will help you to use the database more efficiently.
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All good questions, but you’re missing an “h” in “Were are the originals extant?”.
Thanks for catching that. I’ve corrected it.