Databases: Research Resources - Design Technology - Valparaiso - Ivy Tech Libraries at Ivy Tech Community College

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Valparaiso Campus Library

3100 Ivy Tech Drive

Valparaiso, IN 46383

(219) 464-8514 Ext. 3020

Email: valparaiso-library@ivytech.edu

How to Find Research Materials

Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database containing professional and peer-reviewed titles
Applied Science & Technology Source This link opens in a new window
Extensive coverage of research and development within the applied sciences and computing disciplines with full text for almost 1,200 journals
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
More than 1,200 reference works providing background information for topics ranging from agriculture to technology. Search within multiple sources using keywords, or browse topics in different subjects. Recommended for introductory research in all topics.
Ebook Central by ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas
Ebook Collection by EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
Films on Demand: Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of educational videos on a variety of subjects including science, health, business, life skills, and more; search by keyword or browse broad topic categories.
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Reference works, Scholarly journals, Trade publications, and important General interest magazines covering core academic subject areas. Help Guide available.
Skillsoft Books This link opens in a new window
Full-text books and videos on business, computing, and technology. Search through IvyCat. Read online, few downloads. Sign in using your Ivy Tech credentials, save your reading list, notes, and more. To access your playlists on a mobile device, download the Skillsoft Learning App in your app store.
Vocational and Career Collection This link opens in a new window
Designed to meet a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this collection provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals
Vocational Studies Premier This link opens in a new window
Full-text coverage of scholarly content most relevant to vocational programs. Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges.