Quick Guide: Finding Articles and eBooks
Quick Guide to Finding Articles and e-Books
- In the blue menu, click Databases.
- Choose the database to search. Databases are organized by subject and by source type.
- Quick Start databases are a great place to start your research.
- Comprehensive databases include information on many different topics, including two newspaper databases.
- Scroll down for links to ebook collections and databases organized by subject.
- Enter your terms into the search bar. Use the left-hand menu to refine your search
results. Helpful options include:
- Limit to Scholarly Journals
- Set a date range
- Choose your Source Type
- Limit by thesaurus terms or subject
- In the top right, click on Date Newest to sort results by Relevance, Date Oldest, Author, or Source.
- Scroll through the results and click on the article title to read the abstract. Save articles by emailing them to yourself.
Tips
Passwords for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff:
- A link to passwords appears at the top of the Databases page.
- Match database name in parentheses to the name in the password document.
- Copy and paste the username and password!
Call or email Reference for help! (909) 384-8289 or refdesk@valleycollege.edu