Choosing from all the databases available at the Claremont Colleges Library can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips:

• Not sure where to start? Try
  • Academic Search Premier
    (covers many different topics, includes scholarly and news articles)
  • Web of Knowledge
    (focuses on scholarly articles)
  • JSTOR
    (scholarly articles from different fields, most recent 3-5 years not included)
• Use Research Guides to explore and find databases with articles relevant to your research
  • Hint: Look for phrases like “Most Popular”, “Frequently Used Databases”, or “Useful Resources.”
• Ask a Librarian