Choosing from among the many databases that the library purchases can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:

• Not sure where to start? Try:
  • Academic Search Premier
    (covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)
  • EBSCO or ProQuest
    (covers wide variety of subjects, includes scholarly articles)
  • SIRS or Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context
    (covers current issues; includes magazine, news articles, and U.S. government publications)
• Use the links on the previous page or go to the Rio Hondo Library Databases Homepage to explore the resources to find databases and articles from the library
  • Hint: Look for phrases like "Popular Databases" or "Databases by Subject" to guide you in picking a database.