Using Collin Library Online Resources

View the Flash presentations below for brief introductions to using the library's databases and catalog

Connecting to library databases from campus and from home

Searching the library catalog to find books, videos/dvds, cds on the shelves

Using Academic Search Complete for articles in magazines and scholarly journals

How to use the library catalog, Literary Reference Center, Literature Resource Center for literary criticism research

Searching Education Full Text for child development research

Using ARTstor for art appreciation projects

How to use Grove Music Online & JSTOR for music appreciation research

How to search Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center for current issues speeches and research papers

Using JSTOR for literary criticism searches

Searching America: History & Life for U.S. history research

Using ProQuest Historical New York Times 1851-2004 to find primary sources from U.S. history

How to search CQ Researcher for current issues speeches and projects

page updated September 26, 2008
John Leonard
Distance Learning and Digital Services Librarian
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