Using Lone Star College online research databases to find articles and other materials is demonstrated in this short presentation.

1. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
• Research databases contain articles,
reviews, reports, and other print and
recorded materials.
• Database material is from authoritative,
trustworthy sources which can be used to
investigate and analyze the topics of
research assignments, papers, and reports.
• Databases contain vast amounts of
information which will help you understand
your subject, form conclusions about your
topic, and clearly support those
conclusions.
• Databases are indexed for easy searching
• Databases contain many helpful tools to
print, save, cite and email research material.
Library tools for successful research!

2. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Available on-line,
24/7 from your
computer or phone
on campus or at
home
You will only need your
library account barcode
and 4 digit personal
identification number
for access off campus.

3. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
The library has
databases for many
subject areas.
Contact your
librarians to
recommend the
best ones for your
project, by phone,
email, or chat.

4. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
• Full text of articles on
controversial social
issues from books,
statistical reports,
and news
publications.
• Useful for research
projects in
humanities,
education, social
sciences and English
classes.
Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints in Context

5. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
2 Ways to Search:
• Keyword search box • Browse Issues listings

6. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Type topic terms
for your subject
into the Search
Box.
Keyword Search
For most subjects,
the database will
suggest additional
keywords related to
your topic in a
drop-down-menu.

7. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Your search will result in
an overview of your
topic from several
different sources,
including academic
journals
Keyword Search
Tools are included which
allow you to bookmark,
share, email, print, and
create citations about
articles, among other
features

8. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Browse Issues
Choosing search terms can
be difficult. Instead of using
the search box, you can also
browse keywords for current
topics in the database.
Clicking on the “Browse
Issues” button results in a
list of linked current issue
keywords in alphabetical
order.
Clicking any keyword will
give you the overview and
resources available for that
topic.
Featured Database: Opposing Viewpoints in Context

9. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
VIDEO research materials are also available. Click on the “Streaming Videos On Demand”
button to access video databases NBC LEARN: HIGHER ED and FILMS ON DEMAND.

10. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
• 26 subject areas
• Transcripts
• 10,000 video clips from
the NBC Archives
• Digitized historical
images and documents
• Compatible mobile
devices include Android
and iPad
• Downloadable into
laptop or desktop
computers for offline
viewing
Featured Database: NBC Learn

11. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Create a User
Account
• To save playlists, click on
“Register Now” in the top
right corner of the screen
and provide the requested
information.
• To login on subsequent
database visits, click on
“Sign In” at the top of the
page, enter your email
and password, and click
the “go” button.
Featured Database: NBC Learn

12. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Two ways to
search for videos:
Featured Database: NBC Learn
Keyword search
Browse the
collections

13. LIBRARY RESEARCH
DATABASES
Featured Database: NBC Learn
Viewing Videos
Click a video image and a
new window called a Cue
Card will open and play the
video.
The print tool also provides
information needed to create
a citation for the video.
Tools are available to save
the video to a playlist, add
notes, share, print, and
download.
Videos can be viewed with
closed captioning and/or
full screen by clicking on
those options at the bottom
of the screen.

14. The print tool view provides
citation information and also
related keywords which can be
searched directly to find related
videos
Featured Database:
NBC Learn