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Databases
Your library provides free access to electronic databases that include the full text of scholarly journals, magazines, major newspapers, encyclopedias and reference books.
Browse Databases


Magazines and Newspapers

Encyclopedias and Reference

Literature and Books

For more subject specific databases see the detailed list available on the main library website.


Search Databases

...tips for searching databases
More Sources
There are several other sources availabe for your research, many of which are also available 24/7.

Electronic books

Audio books

Student Resources

Websites

The Internet contains a vast amount of information of all types, and can be a powerful tool for your research. Use websites that have already been evaluated for you.

Check out our Sites by Subject.

The Internet contains so much information that finding what you are looking for can be a challenge. We`ve provided some tips to help you.

Tips for searching the web | Tips for evaluating websites

Things to know

Did you know that can also search many of these great resources from home through the library’s web site? To use the databases, electronic books and audio books outside the library from any Internet connection all you need is your library card. You simply enter your 14-digit library card number (with no spaces) to access them. Find out how to get a card, if you don't already have one.

Searching databases is not the same as getting information from the Internet. ...find out the difference between databases and the Internet

When doing research, it is always important to know if you need primary or secondary sources. ...learn how to tell the difference

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