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.
Online Databases
The LPC Library subscribes to several online databases that contain articles published in magazines and newspapers.
Start with these multiple subject databases:
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowMulti-subject database includes 10,000+ peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and other publications covering a range of academic disciplines and current issues. Suitable for most research projects.
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowCovers current controversial issues in pro/con viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to Web sites, and magazine and newspaper articles.
- Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new windowContains 380+ scholarly journals on the subject of communication, mass media, and other closely-related fields.
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowIncludes key business sources such as scholarly journals, SWOT analyses, industry and company profiles, market research reports, and product reviews.
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowIncludes regional, national, and international newspapers.
Additional databases to use depending on the focus of your topic
- GenderWatch This link opens in a new windowJournal, magazine, and newspaper articles focus on the impact of gender on culture and society, including gender and women's studies, LGBTQ+, sexuality, religion, societal roles, feminism, masculinity, etc.
Search Terms and Tips
Search terms are important for good results. The computer is looking only for the words in the search box. Generally in the Basic Search mode, the computer is only looking for the search terms in: Title, Abstract and Subject Headings.
Subject Headings are listed after the magazine/journal title information. When a good article is found, look at the Subject Headings. Repeat those terms in your search to find more articles on the same subject.
1) Determine the key words (Look at some of the search terms listed on the "Books" tab)
2) Use quotation marks around any phrases
3) Look at Subject Headings listed under the Title information
4) Having trouble getting results? Broaden or change your search strategy
**As always, if you need research assistance, please contact a librarian. A librarian can suggest further search terms, strategies, or databases to try.**