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Pro/Con Databases

Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. Students can use the database as a guide to debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and developing critical thinking skills.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Graphics, photos and short "sidebar" features round out the reports. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students.

Multimedia Databases

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Allows users to view streaming videos from more than 20,000+ educational titles in dozens of subject areas. Special features allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, personalize folders and manage their entire collection

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Electronic Book Center This link opens in a new window
OhioLINK Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) E-Book Collection This link opens in a new window
Safari Books Online This link opens in a new window
Very Short Introductions This link opens in a new window
Salem Press E-books This link opens in a new window

General Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Index, abstracts, and full text for many scholarly publications covering all academic areas of study.

NexisUni This link opens in a new window
Nexis Uni contains full-text access to a variety of news, business, and legal resources. Sources in this database include international, national, and regional newspapers, magazines, trade journals, newsletters, and transcripts of television and radio news programs.

Connect to All Databases

Lakeland Library's Complete A-Z List of Databases
Connect to an alphabetical list of all of Lakeland Library's databases here.

OhioLINK Databases

OhioLINK Databases
Having trouble connecting to Lakeland Library's databases? Click this link for OhioLINK to get access to similar databases. Academic Search Complete is a good place to start.

*Click the links next to the databases that say "off-campus URL" and enter your name and Lakeland ID.

One-on-One Research Help

One-on-One Personal Research Assistance

Lakeland librarians offer personal help with research for assignments, projects and papers. Schedule an appointment for a 20, 30 or 40 minute session. We ask that you provide 24 hours notice for the librarian to prepare for your session.

Click here to complete a Request Form. You will be prompted to log into myLakeland.

Chat with a Librarian

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Getting Help Online or By Phone

Reference

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Research Guides

A good place to start your research on a topic is through one of our research guides. Connect and then select a subject area to find resources and information.

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