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Select the appropriate database, then follow the easy login instructions (login and password are not case sensitive).  The first database, SIRSI, requires no login. 

SIRSI --

Books, videos, and other cataloged  resources of WLAC and other LACCD libraries 

AccessScience -- Encyclopedia and current events articles on scientific and technical subjects in multimedia formats
African-American Studies Center -- Nearly 8,000 articles along with primary source documents, images, maps, timelines, chart and tables
CountryWatch -- Physical, political, sociological, economic information and forecasts of all countries of the world
CQ Researcher -- Complete reports including pro/con statements on current political and social issues 
FACTS -- Reports and articles on current geopolitical affairs and scientific issues
Gale Virtual Reference Library -- A complete fulltext reference library
LexisNexis -- International coverage in current events, business, law in fulltext periodical articles, including news wires, law cases, transcripts 
NetLibrary eBooks -- Access to more than 7,000 fulltext electronic books online
ProQuest -- Articles from more than 4,000 periodicals including journals

     For help regarding the research process in general or in navigating individual databases, please check for the corresponding tutorial in the space below ("Related Attachments").  The tutorials (in .pdf format) are to be added over time and are downloadable and printable.
     If the tutorial doesn't address your issue or is not yet available, contact the Weekend Librarian (who doesn't work only on weekends) at the email indicated below ("Author/Contact Information").

 

Author/Contact Information
Weekend Librarian
Biography

     Have a question about how to use the library databases?  About the research process?  Or you'd like some general guidance about your individual research project?  Perhaps you have some insight you would like to share?
     Contact the "Weekend Librarian" at weekendlibrary@wlac.edu.  Turnaround between 24 to 48 hours.