Atkinson Library

Library Research Databases

JCC students have access to a wide array of research databases through the Internet. These databases contain journal article citations and, in many cases, the full-text of articles. Some contain additional materials, such as book excerpts and newspaper articles. To access these resources, visit the Library website.

  • From the website main menu, select Research Databases.
  • Passwords are required when using the databases off-campus. These can be obtained by visiting or emailing the Library, or by calling the Reference Desk, 517-787-0800 x8264.
  • Below is a listing of the individual databases with a description of their contents. For additional information or assistance, please contact a Reference Librarian

WilsonSelectPlus

This database - one of the FirstSearch set - contains full-text articles in science, humanities, education and business. It is a great place to start researching as it covers a broad range of topics. WilsonSelect is one of many databases available in FirstSearch. Others include ERIC for teacher education, Medline for medical topics, and WorldCat for books and audio/video material.

InfoTrac

InfoTrac provides access to a collection of full-text databases covering general interest, health care, and business, as well as newspapers.

Select InfoTrac OneFile for scholarly, academic research in the social sciences and humanities. For health related research, select Health Reference Center Academic.

General Reference Center Gold is another option which is also academic in nature. Scroll through the list of available databases for one that most closely matches your needs.

ProQuest

ProQuest online information service provides access to thousands of current periodicals and newspapers, many updated daily and containing full-text articles from 1986. Deep backfiles of archival material are also expanding daily as 5.5 billion pages are being digitized from their microfilm collection.

Databases include Nursing and Criminal Justice.

NetLibrary

NetLibrary — An e-book system, NetLibrary provides access to a collection of e-Books and digital versions of print books. Off-campus use requires registration. Contact a Reference Librarian for more information.

Facts on File

Issues and Controversies — At FACTS.com is an online source of up-to-date, in-depth and objective information on the most prominent and hotly debated issues of the day. It is a reference database that combines authoritative factual analysis, covering clear explanations of opposing points of view and numerous special features. I & C presents and enhances the full back file of Issues & Controversies On File, which has covered more than 600 controversial topics in the news since September 1995.

Chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, bibliographies, and contact information augment the balanced, accurate coverage of current and historical events.

Issues & Controversies in American History is also available. Select this database from the I & C homepage.

Web Resources

You are also encouraged to visit the Web Resources section of the Library Website where additional materials are organized by academic discipline (Writing, Literature, Business, Government & Politics, etc.).

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