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SELECTION OF INFORMATION SOURCES  ...

• What is your topic?  What sort of resources do you need?
    -  If you need a book or an audiovisual, try the online catalog.
       *  Books include print and e-books
       *  If you can't find what you need at PC or  in SD, try    |
          WorldCat   and have your librarian interlibrary loan.
    - If you need a journal article, choose a periodical database.
   

• PC Library's General Academic Databases
   These are databases that cover most academic topics. 
   They are  near the top of the RESEARCH CENTER.  They are:
    -  EBSCO's  Academic Search Premier
    -  ProQuest's Research
    -  InfoTrac's Expanded Academic
    -  Thomson Gale's Access My Library
       *  This database is different;  it's Google-like.
       *  Just below the "search" area at the top of the page, is a
           handy tool.  The searcher can browse by:
           > full-text publications ( journals)
           > full-text subjects 
           > full-text encyclopedias
   
• Specialized databases are subject orientated.
  -  Specialized databases are listed alphabetically at the very   
      end of the RESEARCH CENTER.
  -  A descriptive phrase follows the name of the database in  
     order to assist in the student's choosing.
   
• Directions for Using a Specific Database
  - Go to the "Tutorials" page on the library web and click on
    the link for this database.
   
• Still need help?  Contact a PC librarian !
  -  In-person is best!
  -  E-mail.  See email links elsewhere in library web.
  -  Telephone.  See telephone numbers elsewhere in library
      web.