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Published 2021
Online databases combine the power of the Internet with published content from journals, magazines and newspapers. An authentication is required to access our Online Resources, so they are NOT available to everyone. Internet search engines, such as Google Scholar, may provide results that require a credit card purchase to access. Most of the time, the library can get the article free of charge for you.
Quotation marks: when searching for a specific 2-3 word topic or phrase, enclose the words in quotation marks for better results; for example:
Multiple keywords: powerful databases allow you to enter multiple “keywords” for better results.
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Keyword (like Google): provides everything that matches, including some very strange results. May give too many results to find the good stuff.
Subject keyword: provides better results, but may still give too many results to look through.
Subject Search: very specific, provides the best results, but may be too narrow and limited; important information may be missed.
Wildcard character: the asterisk (*) is a great tool to give you multiple results of a word ending. Consider the search “child abuse.” Change the search to “child abus*” and you will get results from the words: abusing, abuse, abused, abuser, abusers, abuses, (most databases allow wildcard characters, check the help option).
Our most recommended database for research on any topic! This enormous collection of full-text journals provides access to critical information. Scholarly content covers a broad range of important areas of academic study for the social sciences and humanities, including anthropology, engineering, law, sciences, and peer-reviewed full text for STEM research.
Full-text coverage for the subject areas most relevant to two-year colege programs including biotechnology, graphic arts, criminal justice and veterinary assisting. Total titles indexed: 1,000+; Full-text titles: 950+.
Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text includes articles from over 270 magazines and journals covering essential areas related to criminal justice and criminology. Topics include: criminal law and procedure; corrections and prisons; police and policing; criminal investigation; forensic sciences and investigation; history of crime; substance abuse and addiction; probation and parole.
Over 250,000 books! A wealth of information available 24/7.
Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges. Scholarly content most relevant to vocational programs. Wide range of subjects covered including counseling, biotechnology, cosmetology, fashion design, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement, and veterinary assistant. Total titles indexed: 1000+; Full-text titles: 900+.
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