Off-Campus Access to Databases +
To use the library's online databases from off-campus, you will need to log in.
Use your MyPortal login credentials (W# and MyPortal password).
For more information about MyPortal login details, visit MyPortal Information.
Library Research Databases
History Databases
- America: History & Life with Full Text This link opens in a new windowReference source covering U.S. history, culture, and current affairs, spanning prehistory to the present.
- American History in Video This link opens in a new windowStreaming video collection for the study of American history through the lens of documentaries, archival footage, and newsreels. Content providers include Ken Burns, PBS, Bullfrog, and The History Channel.
- History Reference Source This link opens in a new window
Contains periodicals, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, and historical photos, maps, and videos.
Ethnic News and Culture
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Sample Search Terms
- "American Indian"
- "Native American"
- "tribal gambling"
- "Indian gaming"
- Indian and casino
- tribe and casino
- "Bay Area" and tribes
- "Coer d'Alene" and tribe
- "Indian Reservation"
- "American Indian" and (famous or celebrity)
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)