LibraryGuides: Research for eLearning Students: Use Databases to Find Articles, Images, and Video

When Should I Use a Database?

Since Primo Library Search includes articles in its results, you may be wondering why you would bother to search in a journal article database. There are several reasons for using an individual database:

Noise - Say you're looking for information on zombies (computers that distribute spam) and you find articles on the walking dead, philosophy, anthropology, and other subjects; using a database that specializes in computer literature lets you focus on your topic
Bells and Whistles - Some databases have specialized subject headings and powerful search features; most let you search within the full text of articles
Thoroughness - not all database articles are included in Primo Library Search, for technical reasons; some articles from Education Resource Complete and CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), many newspapers (including The Oregonian), most images, and the databases on the Databases on the Web guide are not included in the Library Search

Finding Articles

Visit our database page to find article databases by name or by subject. Each database has a description and most have a link that shows how to use that database.

Finding Streaming Video

Academic Video Online
Instructional videos, documentaries, performances, and news stories including PBS Frontline.
Alexander Street Press
See Academic Video Online.
Films On Demand: Master Academic and Career & Technical Education Package
Educational films and documentaries on a wide variety of subjects. Please note: content produced by HBO, A&E, and BBC may not play in older browsers if the video is embedded in eLearn or other websites. If you get an error try a different browser. If the error persists, find and view the video within Films on Demand.
FMG Archival Films & Newsreels Collection
Vintage newsreels, documentaries and clips from notable fillms of historical interest.
Kanopy Chemeketa Community College Collection
Selected streaming movies including award-winning documentaries and feature films.
Kanopy Public Library (CCRLS) Collection
Streaming popular movies. A CCRLS public library card is required for access. For information about library cards, please see Borrower Services.
PBS Video Collection
Public Broadcasting Service series including NOVA, Nature, American Experience, and Frontline.

Finding Images

Millions of images are available for you to use in your class papers or presentations.

Creative Commons Flickr Images
Images that you can use for free under Creative Commons licenses. The search page explains the Creative Commons system.
Finding Illustrations Guide
A large variety of image sources.