Find STEP 3
How to Use…
Select the article of your choice from the
results by clicking on the title.
Lourdes Databases
For more information:
Format Options
Click on the available options for finding the
full text which might include HTML, PDF or
LinkSource. You can use the database print
icon to print HTML as a Web page. Print the
PDF using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Citing the Material
Information for citing in APA, Chicago, or MLA
styles can usually be obtained from the
database tools.
SEARCH TIPS: When entering keywords
for searches, avoid pronouns and articles,
especially “The”.
Some databases allow you to select the
language, type of material, location, and
published time period in your search.
Use double quotation marks around
phrases to keep the words together, such
as a title,
Many databases allow you to email the
article and citation to yourself.
Duns Scotus Library
St. Clare Hall 147
419-824-3761
lourdeslibrary@lourdes.edu
www.lourdes.edu/library
Academic Support Center
Delp Hall 105
419-824-3748
asc@lourdes.edu
www.lourdes.edu/asc
Center for Professional Studies
St. Francis Hall
419-824-3541
cps@lourdes.edu
www.lourdes.edu/cps
LOURDES
UNIVERSITY
www.lourdes.edu
STEP 1
Go to
www.lourdes.edu/library
From your internet connection, go to the
Lourdes University Library website to select
Lourdes Databases.
Select STEP 2
You will be able to choose a database by
subject, or from an alphabetical list, or
choose from a list of the the most popular.
Listed by Name This choice provides an
alphabetical breakdown of databases.
Listed by Most Popular
Databases contain citations to journal and
magazine articles, online reference books,
digital videos and more. Many times full
text is available.
Lourdes Database list contains all
databases that are available to Lourdes
users.
Once a database is selected off campus,
use your LAST name and barcode to login.
There is no need to login to use the
databases on campus.
Having trouble deciding which database
or terms to use? Call or email the library
for help.
Listed by Subject Choose one of the listed
topics to see a list of suggested databases.
Select Specific Database After you have found
the database you want there are methods to
refine your results again for more specific data.
For example: Choose ACADEMIC
SEARCH COMPLETE. Type in your
<Keyword or term> and click Search.