Research & Learning Librarian
Annette Alvarado
she, her/hers, y ella en español
Contact:
Lewis Library
LUC Libraries
25 E. Pearson #619
Chicago, IL 60611
aalvarado2@luc.edu
LUC Libraries
25 E. Pearson #619
Chicago, IL 60611
aalvarado2@luc.edu
312.915.6629
Website Skype Contact: aalvarado2@luc.edu
Welcome to the Loyola University Chicago Achieving College Excellence (ACE) College Research Guide!
This guide will introduce you to resources that are available to you, if at any point you are not sure where to find information, you can always contact me or use our Ask a Librarian chat.
Getting Started
Not sure where to start your research? The interdisciplinary databases are good places to search for information on any topic, and have lots of full-text material available. You can always check for subject-specific databases in the A-Z LUC Libraries databases list.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles from journals, magazines, and reference sources that covering a broad range of academic study.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowFull-text scholarly journal articles and ebooks related to the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Coverage: 2-5 years from current.
- OmniFile Full Text Select This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles, images, abstracts, and citations covering education, general science, humanities, social sciences, and business. Coverage: 1982 - present.
- Project MUSE This link opens in a new windowFull-text journals covering literature, history, visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, and gender studies. Coverage: 1993 - present.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowArticles from reference sources such as encyclopedias and dictionaries on a variety of topics. Also includes tutorials on research basics.
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new windowComprehensive information on social issues with different perspectives.