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Welcome to our Library 

The Library has temporarily moved to the first floor of the Business and Technology building. 

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Search for books, e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more. Search everything Print Books & Material at the Library Textbooks Mission & West Valley Books SEARCHAdvanced Search I About OneSearch function searchPrimo() { document.getElementById("primoQuery").value = "any,contains," + document.getElementById("primoQueryTemp").value.replace(/[,]/g, " "); document.forms["searchForm"].submit(); } // JS for switching scopes using the drop-down selector // Update "Tab", Scope, and Placeholders to match your school's setup function primoScopeSwitch(scope) { switch(scope.value) { case "Everything": document.getElementById("primoTab").value = "Everything"; document.getElementById("primoScope").value = "MyInst_and_CI"; document.getElementById("primoQueryTemp").placeholder = "Search everything"; break; case "LibraryCatalog": document.getElementById("primoTab").value = "LibraryCatalog"; document.getElementById("primoScope").value = "IZPhysical"; document.getElementById("primoQueryTemp").placeholder = "Print Books and Material at the Library"; break; case "CourseReserves": document.getElementById("primoTab").value = "CourseReserves"; document.getElementById("primoScope").value = "CourseReserves"; document.getElementById("primoQueryTemp").placeholder = "Textbook Reserves"; break; case "WVMCCD": document.getElementById("primoTab").value = "WVMCCD"; document.getElementById("primoScope").value = "WVMCCD"; document.getElementById("primoQueryTemp").placeholder = "Mission and West Valley Books"; break; } }

Search for books, e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more (OneSearch & research databases)

To find  resources for your research projects use OneSearch or the individual research databases listed on the Research Databases page.

OneSearch searches the Library's physical resources (print books, calculators, etc.) plus most (but not all) of the Library's research databases. In addition, there is an option to search for books that you can borrow from West Valley College. For information on how to use OneSearch, go to the About OneSearch guide . It includes a list of the databases not included in OneSearch. 

A research database is an online searchable collection of information such as articles, ebooks, streaming films and videos, and reference materials. The Library subscribers to over 50 different research databases, many are subject specific, while others include only one type of source, such as streaming films or newspaper articles.

OneSearch can make research quick and convenient, but there are times when an individual database is more appropriate for your research. If you are having trouble finding relevant results in OneSearch, you may want to search an individual database instead.

Textbooks at the Library

The Library has many of the textbooks used in courses at Mission College for check out, but not all of them. Quantities are limited. Textbooks cannot be placed on hold for pick up. Items are checked out in person on a first come, first served basis.

To see if your textbook is available at the Library, conduct a textbook search in  OneSearch. For information on how to search for a textbook, go to How to search for textbooks .  

There are two collections of textbooks at the Library:

Textbook & Instructor Reserves is a collection of textbooks and material on reserve for two hour check out. Ask for them at the Check Out Desk by providing the call number (available from OneSearch). 

SemesterText is a collection of textbooks and graphing calculators available for semester long check out. Checkout starts the   first day of the semester , and all checked out items are due back the   last day of the semester . Go to the SemesterText page for more information and to see a list of the textbooks available.

How to find, reserve/hold, renew, and return library material

• How to search for library material
• How to search for textbooks
• How to reserve/hold materials
• How to renew an item
• How to find a due date for a checked out item
• How to find/request books from West Valley College
• How to return items

For questions regarding checked-out materials, fines, and reserves/holds, email [email protected] ,  or call (408) 855-5150 during open hours.

Find more answers to your questions on the Library's Question & Answer page.

Whom to contact about checked out materials, fines, and reserves/holds

How to contact a librarian for research help.

For research assistance, help using the Library databases, or help locating items in the Library:

• Stop by or call the Information Desk (408-855-5169) during open hours.
• Use the Live Chat/Zoom button, available on the right sidebar, during online hours (Live Chat/Zoom is not available during winter session).
• Use the  Research Help Request Form any time to request assistance and a librarian will respond during open hours.
• Schedule a one-on-one  30 minute research session with a librarian. In person and Zoom sessions available (appointments are not available during winter and summer sessions). 

Open and online hours are listed on the right sidebar of all Library web pages.

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Virtual Tour of the temporary Library space and services.

Research guides & handouts

The Research Guides Portal provides subject specific guides and handouts to help with research in a specific discipline or on a specific topic. It includes a comprehensive guide to " The Five Steps to Writing a Research Project ."

The Library offers a series of short videos to help students get started with using the Library resources for research. They include information on where to start your research, finding articles through OneSearch, finding articles in the Library databases, and creating citations.

NoodleTools & citing sources

The Library subscribes to the citation creation tool, NoodleTools, to help students cite and organize their research. To access NoodleTools, go to the Sign In page and click on the Microsoft 365 icon, then enter your Mission College email and password.

The Library's Citing Sources guide  includes links to style guides for MLA, APA, etc., tips for avoiding plagiarism, and information on how to access, and create citations, bibliographies, and annotated bibliographies in NoodleTools. 

Digital magazines

The Library subscribes to over 50 digital magazines you can read on your computer or mobile device. Go to the  Flipster  page to browse available magazines or click on a magazine below to go directly to it. For a list of available magazines, go to the  Flipster Title List .

Flipster has a mobile app for Apple devices, Android devices, and side-loaded to Kindle Fire Tablets. Once you download the app, select Mission College as your library. If you are off campus you will be prompted to sign in with your Mission email and password.

Digital subscriptions to the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal

Mission College students have free access to the digital versions of the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Go to the guides below for information on how to register for a free subscription.

New York Times Digital Access

The Wall Street Journal Digital Access

Digital access to the SJ Mercury News and SF Chronicle

The Library subscribes to   NewsBank :   Access World News Research Collection  which   offers   e x tensive   coverage and differing viewpoints from global, national,   regional   and local news   sources, including   image versions of the   San Jose Mercury News and San Francisco Chronicle .  

Online journals list

Find out if a specific magazine or journal is available in one of Mission College Library's databases by searching the Journals List in OneSearch. 

Credo Instruct - InfoLit modules

Credo  videos, tutorials and quizzes are designed to give you a foundation in information literacy and critical thinking. Learn why information literacy skills matter, how to get started with research, understand the process, narrow a topic, write a thesis statement, avoid plagiarism and much more.

Study space and computers

Study Space The Library provides study space for student use. Collaborative study is available in the main Library and room 105. Quiet study space is available in room 117. Library users may have covered drinks and consume food in the main library space and study classrooms. For additional information, see the Library Food and Drink Policy .

Computers The Library has two computer labs with PC computers for student use; room 101 is for collaborative computer work and room 118 is for quiet computer work. In addition, there are three computer stations in the main Library. All computers include Internet access, Microsoft Office programs (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and allow printing. Refer to the Library Computer Use Policy for additional information.  Only drinks with lids are permitted in the computer labs. For additional information, see the  Library Food and Drink Policy .

The Library has a photocopier, scanners, and computer printers available for public use. For information about locations and cost, see  Photocopier, Scanners, and Printers .

Equipment available for check out

The Library has a variety of equipment and anatomy models available for check out.

Prentice Hall Molecular Model Set for Organic Chemistry Molecular models sets are available for 2-hour check out. Each set includes 66 spheres, 96 bonding links, 1 short link remover tool. Ask for them at the Check Out Desk by providing the following call number: QD257.P74 1984. 

Webcams Webcams are available to check out for all day use. Ask for them at the Check Out Desk. See the Library catalog record for camera details.

Whiteboard Markers and Erasers Whiteboard markers and erasers are available to check out for all day use. Ask for them at the Check Out Desk.

Wireless Mice Wireless mice are available to check out for three weeks. Ask for them at the Check Out Desk.

Free blue books and scantrons

Free school supplies, including blue books and scantrons, are available for Mission College students in the Library while supplies last. Limit one of each item per student.   

Art supplies are also available for students enrolled in art classes. Supplies are limited. Please ask staff for assistance.  

Links to other area libraries

Mission College students, staff, and faculty can request books from West Valley College for pick up at Mission College Library. For more information, go to How to find and request books from West Valley College .

Below is a list local libraries in Santa Clara County. To obtain a print or online resource from these libraries, you must have a current library membership to that library system.

Santa Clara County Public Library

Santa Clara City Library

San Jose Public Library

Sunnyvale Public Library

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Multidisciplinary Databases

• Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window This multidisciplinary database provides access to over 5,600 active full-text journals and over 6,500 open access journals. Covers topics that range from business, education, social sciences, humanities, engineering, and science. Coverage varies, updates also vary.
• OmniFile Full Text Mega (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window A multidisciplinary database providing indexing, abstracts, and full text from six of H.W. Wilson's full-text databases: Education Full Text, General Science Full Texts, Humanities Full Text, Readers' Guide Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text, and Business Full Text. Also available are full-text articles from five periodical databases: Applied Science & Technology, Art, BIological & Agricultural Index, Index to Legal Periodicals & Books, and Library Literature & Information Science. Indexing begins 1982, Abstracts 1984, and Full-text coverage 1994. Updated daily.

Education and Psychology

• ERIC This link opens in a new window Database of the Educational Resources Information Center, indexing and abstracting education journal literature, as well as ERIC documents. 1966-present. Updated monthly.
• Education Full Text This link opens in a new window This database provides access to over 500 active professional and scholarly education journals. Dates of coverage vary by title, some go back to 1900. Updates vary. more... less... This database is a combination of full-text, abstracts, and indexes.
• Education Source This link opens in a new window This database provides full-text articles and indexing to over 1,000 active open access journals, as well as conference papers, and videos covering all aspects of education. Dates of coverage and Updates vary.
• APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window This database provides access to psychology journals, books, and dissertations. It is THE source for starting any psychology research project. Coverage is from 1887 to the present.

Social Sciences Databases

• Anthropology Plus This link opens in a new window Anthropology Plus is a broad and rich resource for education and research in anthropology and related fields.
• ProQuest Social Science Premium Collection This link opens in a new window This database provides full-text articles and abstracts from scholarly journals from 1871 to present on anthropology, criminology, economics, education, international relations, library science, linguistics, political science, public policy, social work, sociology, and more. more... less... More than 1,800 full-text articles and over 14,000 abstracts from scholarly journals and dissertations in the social sciences
• Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window This database provides access to journals, books, conference papers, and dissertations on the latest research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences from 1963 to present.
• Social Sciences Full Text (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window Indexes and abstracts articles at least one column in length from over 544 different English language periodicals in the social sciences, which includes anthropology, psychology, sociology, ethnic studies, political science, economics, geography, urban studies, and more. Fulltext of articles are available from about 175 of these periodicals. Indexing goes back to 1983. Abstracts began with January 1994. Fulltext availability varies title to title, but may go back to 1995. Updated daily. For indexing of articles appearing prior to 1983, use Humanities & Social Sciences Retrospective.
• Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window Full-text access to more than 3,500 journals, trade publications, magazines, and company profiles. Additional full-text non-journal content includes case studies, market research reports, SWOT analyses, country reports, and more.
• EconLit This link opens in a new window EconLit with Full Text is the most reliable database for economic research. It offers full-text journals, including the American Economic Association journals.

Ethnic Studies & Gender Studies

• Diversity Collection This link opens in a new window This database provides access to three full-text databases, GenderWatch, Ethnic NewsWatch, and Alt-PressWatch. GenderWatch covers gender and women studies and LGBTQ+ research from authoritative perspectives in academic, radical and community presses from 1970 to present. Ethnic NewsWatch contains newspapers, magazines, journals of the ethnic, minority, and native presses from 1985 to present. Alt-PressWatch includes independent voices from grassroots newspapers, magazines, and journals across the social and political spectrum from 1970 to present.
• Black Studies Center This link opens in a new window This database provides scholarly essays, journal articles, historic newspapers, fiction, poetry, archival records, and literary reviews in Black Studies. Includes the Schomburg Studies on the Black Experience, the Black Studies Periodicals Database (formerly International Index to Black Periodicals), the Black Literature Index, and historical black newspapers such as the Chicago Defender (1910 - 1975) and and the Daily Defender (1956-1975).
• Women's Studies International This link opens in a new window A bibliographic database providing indexing and abstracts for disciplines including sociology, history, international relations and humanities. All sources relevant to Women's studies on a global scale. 1972 - present.
• LGBTQ+ Source This link opens in a new window This database provides full-text scholarly and popular articles, journals, magazines, and regional newspapers on current or historically significant LGBTQ issues, studies, queer theory, and more.

Communications, Language and Film Studies

• Communication Source This link opens in a new window The most complete research database for communication studies. It offers hundreds of top communication journals, magazines and other sources covering all related disciplines, including media studies, linguistics, speech pathology, rhetoric and discourse.
• Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text This link opens in a new window A database of all types of writing on film and television, including academic journals, industry and trade papers, news journalism, and popular magazines.
• Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) This link opens in a new window A database of scholarship in linguistics and related disciplines in the language sciences. It covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

Political Science and Public Policy

• Political Science Complete This link opens in a new window This database covers political science topics in depth and has a worldwide focus. It includes scholarly journal articles, books, and conference papers. more... less... The subject specific thesaurus contains over 17,500 terms to aid researchers.
• Policy File Index This link opens in a new window This database indexes public policy research and analysis from think tanks, university research programs, and other research organizations. more... less... Research may be more biased than peer reviewed journals. This might be helpful when supporting or rebutting an argument.
• Criminal Justice Database This link opens in a new window The database covers criminology, corrections & law enforcement, criminal law, criminal justice, criminal rehabilitation, industrial crime, addictions (e.g., gambling), and child abuse. Coverage is from 1981 to the present.

Health and Sciences

• Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window This database provides abstracts and journals related to general health, nutrition and professional health care for academia from 1975 to present. more... less... Searchable full-text for over 600 journals.
• PubMed This link opens in a new window A database of biomedical and life sciences literature, including topics like delivery of health care, nutrition, and environmental health. more... less... Click here for our PubMed Quick Guide.
• GreenFILE This link opens in a new window A multidisciplinary environmental database that includes scholarly, government, and general-interest titles on global warming, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, green building, and more
• Biological Abstracts This link opens in a new window This database provides summaries for articles related to life sciences such as biology, clinical studies, biochemistry, pharmacology and zoology. Coverage from 1980 to present.

Humanities, Religious Studies and the Arts

• Humanities Full Text This link opens in a new window A database of the most important academic journals in the humanities, includes feature articles, interviews, bibliographies, obituaries, and original works of fiction, drama, poetry and book reviews, as well as reviews of ballets, dance programs, motion pictures, musicals, radio and television programs, plays, operas, and more. more... less... The full text of many of the articles is available online from 1995, or later, to the present. For indexing of articles in humanities journals prior to 1984, use Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective.
• ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials This link opens in a new window One of the best databases to find journal articles about biblical, theological, and religious studies. more... less... It covers all major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others. It also includes materials on religious studies, theology, ethics, and philosophy.
• Music Index with Full Text This link opens in a new window A database with articles about music, musicians, and the music industry. Includes book reviews, obituaries, and news.
• Art Full Text (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window Provides access to scholarly articles, art reproductions, artist interviews and profiles, and more. Also covers related fields, such as media, culture, women's studies, and history. more... less... The full text of articles in selected periodicals is available online from 1995, or later, to the present.

Browse Databases By Subject

To browse all SCU databases by subject, visit the  Databases By Subject  page.  

Sometimes you won't see the entire PDF or HTML for the article. This tells you an article exists on a topic, but doesn't give you access to it. Click on "Find it @ SCU Libraries" to see if the whole article is somewhere else in the Library.

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