Using Electronic Resources
Accessing and using electronic databases.
To access electronic databases, visit the library Website and click on “Databases” in the sidebar on the left. From here you may choose a subject area or go directly to the alphabetical “A-Z” list. From there you will see a variety of databases for you to choose from.
Note: The library pays a subscription fee in order for you to access almost all of the databases. This is similar to when you pay a subscription price to receive a magazine at home. Because of this, you must be an LMU student, faculty, or staff to have access. From off-campus you will need to enter in your firstname.lastname and password.
Databases are provided by vendors. Most vendors have a particular way that they present their content to you. EBSCO, for example, has a similar format for all of their databases including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, ERIC, and many others. Other vendors such as Gale and Proquest have a different look and feel.
When using the databases, look for:
- An advanced search box for complex searching
- A history function
- A subject index
- A results list
- Full-text articles
- Citations
A place to create an account to bookmark your work
Even if the databases look and act differently, they should have most of the items listed above.