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Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database containing professional and peer-reviewed titles
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports related to topics in the news and social and political issues. Recommended for topic overviews and for argumentative essays.
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 Collection by EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
Portal to all EBSCO databases including Academic Search Complete, Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition, and more; select as appropriate from this entry page.
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.
O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window
Thousands of ebooks, audio books, videos, and case studies covering computer networking, software development, programming, project management, leadership, business, and more.
To access your playlists offline, download the O'Reilly Mobile App available for iOS, Android, or Kindle devices.
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