SDCC Library: Social Justice Online Resources: Home

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Social Justice Resources

This page offers ways to search for any topic and highlights books, articles, and videos good for all social justice topics. The pages/tabs on the left-hand side not only offer suggestions on specific topics but also tips on searching for more.

Help for Research in General

Research Step-by-Step

How to Find Books/Ebooks

Use the search box to find print and electronic books. (You are searching all three SDCCD libraries, not just City.)

These can be either reference, circulating, or on reserve (textbooks).

OneSearch
SDCCD Books+

Advanced Search Browse Search

Search Tips:.

To only find ebooks --> Use SDCCD Books+ and choose Availability online and Resource Type: Books
To find ebooks and e-reference materials --> Use SDCCD Books+ and choose Availability online (will also get articles)Or go to A-Z Databases and choose Books/Ebooks in the dropdown.
(To find physcial textbooks for your class--> Use Course Reserves)

Can't find it here? Try:

San Diego Public Library: Ebrary
San Diego County Library: Elibrary
Both the city and the county public library systems offer free library cards for California residents,

Selected Databases for Articles and Video for Social Justice Topics

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
(CQ) In-depth analytical reporting on current and controversial "hot" issues
Ethnic NewsWatch [Current] This link opens in a new window
(ProQuest) Articles from ethnic, minority and native press publications. Some full text.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
(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. 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
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
(Gale) Formerly called Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Full-text articles, primary documents, & website links on controversial issues.