These research databases are science-specific. For many topics you should also consider searching broader databases, such as those in the box below this one.
Why search here? Use this Gale collection to find current information with the latest developments in hundreds of scientific topics.
What's included: Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.
Why search here? Use this database to study the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched and accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. It draws on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, and what can be done at each level to minimize the effects.
What's included: GreenFILE is comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. The initial release includes more than 600 titles, dating back to 1913, and provides the full text from open access titles.
These broad-based databases include lots of information on science topics.
Why search here? Academic OneFile is a comprehensive database that you can use to conduct research on almost any topic.
What's included: This Gale database includes academic, peer-reviewed journal articles, magazines, books, news, and images.
Why search here? Use this database for preliminary reading as you start your research. You'll learn about your topic by reading authoritative topic overviews on a wide variety of subjects.
What's included: Gale eBooks is comprised of subject, specialized encyclopedias with articles written by scholars and experts.
Although the MJC Library would like to offer open access to all of our research resources, license agreements with the publishers of our databases and eBooks require that only MJC students, faculty, and staff be given off-campus access to these resources.
Once you click on the name of a database, you login just like you do for your MJC email or Canvas courses.
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