Library Research

Search library databases for newspaper, magazine, journal & encyclopedia articles.

• Databases A to Z
• Databases by Subject
• VIVA/VCCS Database Guide

 

Use these tools to identify which full-text journals, periodicals, and newspapers are available online.

• QuickSearch Journal Search
• E-Journal Locator (VIVA)

 

Use QuickSearch to identify books and other materials in the Library collection as well as access e-books, select journal articles, streaming multimedia, and other digital objects.

• QuickSearch

 

Online Research Guides (also known as LibGuides) are created and maintained by CVCC Librarians, who evaluate and select databases, books, reference material, websites, and videos that support a specific subject or topic.   

• Research Guides

 

• Ebooks on EBSCOhost - A shared collection of academic electronic books from major publishers.
• Safari Books Online - A collection of electronic books covering technology and business topics.
• E-Books Locator (VIVA) - Electronic books from VIVA subscriptions.
• OverDrive (VCCS Digital Media Collection) - Downloadable print, audio, and video resources.
• Films on Demand - Provides access to thousands of streaming educational videos provided by the Films Media Group. Watch from anywhere you have Internet service, 24 hours a day.

 

Online reference assistance that enables you and a reference librarian to chat online, in real-time.   It allows librarians to share web pages and other helpful materials to assist you with your research.

 

VIVA is a consortium of nonprofit academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia.  VIVA's mission is to provide, in an equitable, cooperative, and cost-effective manner, enhanced access to library and information resources for  Virginia's nonprofit academic libraries serving the higher education community.

• VIVA Resources - Learn more about the Virtual Library of Virginia and its resources. This site includes search tools, links to websites of Virginia colleges, etc.
• VIVA/VCCS Database Guide – A guide to the electronic databases provided by VIVA and the VCCS.