Research Guides: Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art: OAXACALIFORNIA: Find Articles

Searching Library Databases

Articles & Database A-Z List
Our complete list of databases on various subject areas. Online access is available 24/7; log in with your MyChaffey information.
How to use Library Databases at Chaffey College
Videos, handouts, and step-by-step instructions on how to navigate some of the library's most popular databases.

Academic Search Complete
Articles from scholarly journals and other periodicals; book reviews.
CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis of issues in the news.
Gale Virtual Reference Center
Provides excerpts from reference books such as specialized encyclopedias. Useful for general overview of the topic.
Literary Reference Center Plus
Provides book reviews, literary criticism and plot summaries. Information on authors and their works for a broad spectrum of literature.
JSTOR
Scholarly articles from academic journals and other publications in a wide range of disciplines.

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text journal articles, books and monographs as well as conference papers in the field of sociology.
PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
A source of full-text, peer-reviewed articles in the field of psychology.

Articles out of magazines, journals, and newspapers:

Are a good source of current information on a topic
Are a good source of reliable information because they go through an evaluation process (publishing/editorial process).

Hint: It's a good idea to have a narrow topic before search for articles so you aren't overwhelmed by the volume of results!