FIND AND ACCESS SOURCES

library catalog
A library catalog is an organized and searchable database of all materials available in the library. The catalog provides information on the type, location and subject matter of the materials owned by the library. Today many library catalogs are available online.

When should you use the library catalog?
+ To see what books and other items the library owns on your topic.
+ To see what books and other items other libraries own on your topic.
+ To see where a specific item is located in the library.

SJRCC's library catalog is called LINCC and provides access to the collections of all the community college libraries in Florida. To access LINCC, click here for instructions or click here to connect directly to LINCC.

periodical indexes
A periodical index is a list of articles previously published in magazines, journals and newspapers, usually organized by topic. Periodical indexes can appear as books, CD-ROMs or online databases. Some periodical indexes offer a citation only, some supply a short summary or abstract of the contents of the article, while other online indexes link to the complete article in a full-text format.

When should you use a periodical index?
+ When you want to find articles on your topic in magazines, journals or newspapers.

Examples:
Academic Search Complete (available online)
OmniFile Full Text Mega Edition (available online)
Biography Resource Center (available online)
Reader's Guide (available in print and online)
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (available online)

As a currently enrolled SJRCC student, you have access to a wide variety of full-text online databases. You will need a current SJRCC library card to connect to the online databases.

Instructions for accessing online databases are available or you may go directly to the database page in LINCCWeb page to log on.

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