To access e-resources (article, e-book, film) while off campus, once you click on the database title you will see a screen where you will enter your ACES ID and your BANNER ID to verify that you are a PAC student, staff or faculty member.
If you have any issues or experience an issue logging into the e-resources, contact the Library Reference Desk via Chat or send an email to pac-ref@alamo.edu.
This database is a GREAT PLACE TO START your research.
Start with a basic search..(i.e., COVID-19). See Key concepts in the articles for more search terms ideas.
Here are a few articles from our databases to get you started. If you are off-campus, you will need your login credentials to access these articles.
Be sure to look at the Related Subjects listed with these articles for further research ideas and search terms!
Vaping
Chronic Wasting Disease
Colony Collapse Disorder (in Bees)
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COVID-19
Remember this is a new virus. Be sure you limit your articles to science/medicine/biology and not geopolitical news. Search in the Subject specific (HEALTH and MEDICINE) databases for the best results.
Search terms often determine the success of your results. Choose carefully and you will save time on getting the results you need. Here are suggestions for topic: COVID-19:
Adding AND with another term will help you focus your results. Here are some possibilities: