Get Started with Library Research

Search the following resources to find books:

If you're looking for articles, start with a list of recommended databases in your area of study.

• Databases by Subject
• Each area of study has a BEST BETS box that highlights the recommended databases.
• Use some of the search tips in the table below.

Has your professor recommended a Journal to you?

To search for a specific journal title:

1. Click on JOURNALS on the Library Home Page.
2. Type the title of the journal, magazine, or newspaper in the search box.
3. Click on Available Online to find the journal in a library database..
4. Click on the database for full-text of the journal.
5. Browse the journal by year or search for a particular article by title or author. 

The library subscribes to several streaming services that include movies and documentaries. Search for them in one place.

The loan period of a book depends on your rank at the University of La Verne.  Some of the standard loan periods are:

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• For more details see the library's Loan Policies.