Along with the printed resources which help you identify material for your work, there are many computer-based indexes and databases available through the World Wide Web and in the Reference area. Depending on your needs, use of these may help you search more quickly and allow you to make more complex research queries. Catalogs of library collections such as Occidental s OASys can be found on the Web. The Library s Web page provdes links to many indexes and abstracts online. CD-ROM indexes and databases expand access to articles in various subjects.
Some databases are available only at the library.
You might need information or citations that are more difficult to find. The Library Reference Department can search other databases. Ask at the Reference Desk for an Online Search Request. The Reference Collection contains resource books such as encyclopedias, bibliographies and indexes on a wide variety of subjects. A number of resources are available in computer format.