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Use articles to find current information on your topic.
Article databases are collections of published articles.
Some articles come from back issues of periodicals, others are written by staff writers supporting an information resource (similar to an encyclopedia).
(Infobase Learning) Streaming video collection of over 45,000 full-length videos and 310,000+ 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.
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 (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
For videos in a language other than English, go to the Advanced Search. Under Select Filters, go to the All Languages dropdown and pick the language. You can also pick Only show CC videos. it means there is at least some in that language. Languages include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
(CountryWatch) Entries on the politics, geography, economy, business, environment, and current events of countries around the world. Full text.
Find a Particular Journal or Magazine Title
Does the library subscribe to Cosmopolitan or Vogue? Use the Journal Finder to help you find specific journals or magazines.
Off-campus Access
To get access to library resources from off-campus:
Students: When you click on a database/ebook link, you will be prompted for your CSID number and last name. Type it exactly the way you registered. You must be taking at least one City College class and have paid your tuition and fees. Problems? email citylib@sdccd.edu.
Staff: You are not automatically added to the system. To request a login, or if you are having problems, email citylib@sdccd.edu.
Faculty: If you are currently teaching, you are automatically added to the system. If you aren’t, or you are having problems, email citylib@sdccd.edu.
Common issues:
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