Not getting what you want? See Develop a topic and Find books & articles via databases
Here are some suggested databases (article collections) that you can search using keywords or terms for your topic.
If you are off-campus, you will need to type in your CSID number and last name.
(ProQuest) Articles from ethnic, minority and native press publications. Some full text.
(Infobase Learning) Streaming video collection of over 36,000 full-length videos and 275,000 video clips on a variety of subject areas. Includes documentaries and collections from BBC, California Newsreel, History Channel, HBO, Frontline, Ken Burns, Modern Marvels and many, many more. Find these three videos by title in the search box: California State of Mind, Paywall, and The Pushouts.
Captioning
Captioning available *except* for non-English-language videos and videos without dialogue; recently-added videos may take up to 3 weeks to get captioned.
Public Performance Rights (to show outside the classroom)
"Permitted Uses of the Web Platform: The Web Platform is licensed solely to Licensee and Authorized Users for classroom teaching, research, presentations, and educational non-commercial multimedia projects for use in educational institutions, provided no admission or other fees are charged for public viewing. Licensee and Authorized Users may stream, display, publicly perform, or exhibit the Video Titles asynchronously on a single computer or network, course management system, or password-protected Web Platform. Licensee and Authorized Users may electronically save, organize, and share Video Titles or parts thereof with other Authorized Users using tools provided with the Web Platform. Licensee may create and distribute transcripts." Click for Terms of Service
Does the library subscribe to Cosmopolitan or Vogue? Use the Journal Finder to help you find specific journals or magazines.
As of 8/1/2024, the following information is true:
For | Use |
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Library databases & ebooks, canvas, Office 365 | Student email and student password |
myLibrary Account, Wifi, my SDCCD | Your 10-digit student ID and mySDCCD password |
Library computers, printer, copier, scanner | Your 10-digit student ID and your 8-digit birthday (MMDDYYY) |