Oceanography 10

Mt. SAC subscribes to databases. 

Databases provide access to articles from:

• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Academic & Trade Journals
• Some provide book chapters & images

Databases are electronic and searchable, based on subject area. Databases can be:

• Multidisciplinary (e.g. Academic Search Complete)
• Subject/discipline specific (e.g. Environment Complete).

If you are accessing Mt. SAC Library Databases off-campus your pipeline login is required.  Use of these databases is restricted to Mt. SAC students, faculty, and staff. 

Here are the recommended databases for your class

When searching electronic resources, like databases, it is recommended that you search approximately 2 - 3 keywords or subject headings.  You combine them with search operators, such as AND, OR and NOT.  Here are a few examples:

• "coastal communities" AND sea
• Hurricane* AND "climate change" AND United States
• oil spills not cooking

Search tips: 

• Use both basic & advanced search functions
• Try Boolean searching (look at the search operator examples above)
• Maximize the database tools (email tool or creating a folder tool)
• Track the word combinations you use in searches