If you are using any of the library's online databases from off-campus, you will need to log in.
Username: Your W Number*
Password: First 2 letters of first name, first 2 letters of last name, and last 4 digits of W# (i.e. jado6789)
* Don't know your W#, look it up in Class-Web.
To find articles published in journals, magazines, newspapers or other periodicals, you will need to use the library's online databases.
In the following databases, you are likely to find relevant information on topics related to the American Indians:
History Databases:
America: History & Life with Full Text
History Reference Source (EBSCO)
Biographies (information about author, important people, etc.):
Controversial Issues (Contemporary issue concerning American Indians):
Opposing Viewpoints
Ethnic News and Culture (Native American people, culture, news):
Encyclopedia of Cultures & Daily Life
General Reference Information:
*Additional databases can be found on the LPC Library website:
Sample Search Terms:
Ask a librarian if you need help developing your search terms.
Searching Tips:
*Use quotation marks around phrases:
example: "American Indian"
*Use connecting (boolean) words such as "and", "or" to connect multiple terms or phrases:
example #1: tribe and casino
example #2: tribal and (gaming or casino)