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Why Use Library Resources?

Results you retrieve from Google searches are found on the surface web where information is not evaluated. Results from library databases are found on the deep web where information is evaluated. With Google searches you're finding only the tip of the iceberg.

Library databases help you find information that has been vetted and checked for accuracy. Also, library databases help you find articles that you can't find via Google.

Find Articles

Use Library Tools to find information on your topic

To find books and articles, use:

  • Library OneSearch -- a handy, Google-like tool containing information from our library databases. Includes books as well as articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, and media.

To find articles in scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers try: 

Databases by Subject - need something more specialized? Try this link!