All about databases

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Douglas College Library subscribes to wide selection of databases. These provide access to information and content that is not found freely on the internet. Many of these databases focus on a particular subject or discipline. You can search for databases by subject or by title using our A-Z listing. You can also search for databases using our Find a database tool.

Many, but not all, of our databases' holdings are indexed in the OneSearch search tool found above. To see what is not included in OneSearch check our eResources not in OneSearch list. You may notice some very useful databases like CBCA, Passport, and Statista are not in OneSearch and need to be searched directly.

Databases contain more than just academic journals and eBooks. Some of our databases focus on streaming music and videos, others contain legal materials, 3D medical diagrams, and open access materials. Douglas College Library strives to curate the best collection of eResources to help you with your studies.

We also have pages that help you search in, evaluate, cite, and create permalinks to these eResources.

Having trouble logging in? See our remote access page for authentication and troubleshooting tips.

The following resources are indexed and searchable using the OneSearch bar at the top of this page.

The following resources can be accessed directly via the links below.

Here's a list of the most popular databases. Each of these contains a huge collection of periodicals and other sources i.e.  magazines, reports, scholarly journals, etc.

• Academic Search Complete
• Business Source Ultimate
• Canadian Newsstream
• Canadian Points of View
• CBCA Complete
• CINAHL Complete
• Google Scholar
• JSTOR
• PsycINFO
• ScienceDirect
• SocINDEX

The following list of databases are Open Access and available freely

For step-by-step help, consult the Persistent Links & Permalinks, displayed below for your convenience. 

What is LibKey Nomad?

LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that provides one-click access to scholarly articles. It automatically links students to the full text of articles available through the library’s subscriptions without needing to search through multiple platforms. When you browse academic content online (e.g., publisher websites, PubMed, Wikipedia), LibKey Nomad detects available articles and provides a download button if access is available.

How to install LibKey Nomad

1. Go to the LibKey Nomad website
   Visit LibKey Nomad's download page to get started.
2. Choose your browser
   LibKey Nomad works with popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, and more. Select your preferred browser.
3. Install the extension
   Follow the on-screen instructions to add LibKey Nomad to your browser.
4. Select your library
   After installation, you’ll be prompted to choose your institution. Type in Douglas College to ensure you have access to our subscribed content.
5. Start using LibKey Nomad
   Now, when you visit websites that host academic content, LibKey Nomad will automatically show you if full-text access is available through the library.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask a Librarian.

What is EBSCOHost Passport?

EBSCOHost Passport is a browser extension that provides direct access to EBSCOHost resources as you browse the web. With Passport, you can discover articles, journals, and databases without first needing to navigate to the EBSCOHost platforms or Library's OneSearch.

How to install EBSCOHost Passport

1. Visit the EBSCOHost Passport Download Page

2. Click on the extension/addon download links 
   Follow the instructions to install the extension on your preferred browser.

3. Sign in
   After installing, sign in with your Douglas College library credentials to enable access.

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Using EBSCOHost Passport effectively

1. Search for articles directly from Google
   When you conduct a Google search, Passport will highlight related EBSCOHost articles if available, allowing you to access reliable academic sources without extra steps.

2. Save and organize
   Use the save feature to collect articles for your assignments. You can organize saved materials in the EBSCOHost interface later.

3. Check for full-Text access
   If you see an article you're interested in, Passport will indicate if Douglas College provides full-text access.

Support and troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the extension or have questions make sure review the tutorials, look through EBSCO's support documentation, or contact our library team.

1. Sign in / My account

Your Library account is now in OneSearch. To see your checked out materials, due dates, fines, and place holds, etc. you will need to click MyEBSCO at the top right of a OneSearch page and sign in to MyEBSCO.

When accessing OneSearch, full-text databases, or other eResources from the library, you will be prompted to login with the appropriate option:

You must have 'Cookies' enabled on your browser. This will ensure that the system will recognize you after you enter your credentials just once despite how many databases you use during your browser session.

The OneSeach will display a cookies and Data Storage Policy banner until you accept cookies. You are able to search without accepting cookies but you must accept cookies in order to use the MyEBSCO functionality. Here are instructions on how to clear cache and cookies in different browsers.

If you are not able to login:

• Check if your CNA login is working for other college resources (Blackboard, Wi-Fi, computers on campus, etc.). For help with your CNA login and password please see the IT services page.
• Close the browser and then reopen it and try logging in again or try logging in again with a different browser.
• Use an incognito or private window.
• If the steps above didn’t resolve the problem, contact a Librarian for help.

Current students, employees, and advanced associate borrowers can access library resources remotely.

For more details about the borrower categories, see the access policy.

Known issues are tracked on our system status list. The following pertain to databases and eResources: