Off Campus Access
DATABASES: MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, & NEWSPAPERS
The Shelton State Libraries provide off-campus access to its catalog and selected resources. To use expanded features, library users may access the library's Advanced Search Catalog (Encore) with their library barcodes, available at any library desk or by email for eLearning students.
Your user name for Advanced Search (Encore) is your first and last name (in that order -- e.g., john smith). Your barcode number appears on your library card. You may also request your barcode by email (gjohnson@sheltonstate.edu ).
To search specific databases individually or to find out more about them, click on one of the following:
Alabama Virtual Library
CQ Historic Documents Series Online Edition
CQ Researcher
New York Times Article Archives
About periodicals and online databases available through the Shelton State Libraries
The Shelton State Libraries carry almost 400 current periodicals (magazines, journals, and newspapers) in traditional print format and continue to maintain selected titles in microfilm backfiles. All subscription and backfile information is included in the library catalog, where you can search by title or subject for details.
On the Martin Campus, newspapers are shelved near the circulation desk and periodicals are shelved under the windows. Back issues are stored for one year in the Periodicals Room beside the Copy Room. All print, microfilm, or bound periodicals are shelved by title in alphabetical order. On the Fredd Campus, newspapers are stored in a standing rack and current periodicals are stored in a circular floor stand. No back issues are kept.
All online databases are available on campus with no login or password required. Off-campus access is available for most of the databases as indicated below. In general -- and for eLearning students in particular -- the best way to access databases when off campus is through the Advanced Search Catalog. Remote access to the databases requires your name and library barcode. If you do not know your library barcode, you may ask at any library desk and get a card with your barcode on it. If you are an eLearning student who does not have classes on campus, you may email gjohnson@sheltonstate.edu for your barcode information. After logging on with your library barcode (from the Advanced Search Catalog), enter your search term. On the following screen, click on the name of one of the databases or the orange arrow in the "Articles & More" column on the right. This will lead you directly to articles that appear in the database you selected. You will see more details about what is available in these databases in the column on the left.
Available on campus with no login/password required
Note: If Mozilla or AOL.com is your usual web browser, you may need to launch MS Explorer in order to access the AVL from home.
- Includes multiple databases with magazine, journal, and newspaper full-text articles
- For general topics, see, especially EBSCOHost Web and Academic Search Premier
- Specific databases for a variety of subjects (education, nursing, business, etc.)
- Provided by the Alabama Legislature at no additional cost to users
- For all Alabama schools (K-12, college and university) and public libraries
- Arranged by age group or subject
- Passwords and User IDs for HOME ACCESS to the AVL are no longer required. If you use a satellite-based Internet provider or live near the state lines, you may need a login and password. Contact Tracy Williams (twilliams@sheltonstate.edu ) for assistance.
- Logo used with permission
No additional documents will be added to this database after 12/31/09.
Available on campus ONLY with no login or password required
Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documents Series now contains 32 volumes of primary sources. Each volume includes approximately one hundred documents covering the most significant events of the year. These documents range from presidential speeches, international agreements, and Supreme Court decisions to U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions. In CQ Historic Documents Series Online Edition you can find the entire collection of the acclaimed Historic Documents collection. The online edition is clearly organized and easy to use.
- Search by keyword, topic, or title of document.
- Articles include introductions providing context for the selected documents
- Source information provided
- Primary source (actual text) provided
- Users may create their own "personal accounts" and set preferences and profiles
- "How to Cite" section included to help in documentation for papers and speeches
- Cumulative index guides users to documents in print version of Historic Documents Note: The Brooks-Cork Library does not hold any print volumes prior to 1973.
- Licensed for use on campus only (not available via Internet)
- Students enrolled in Distance Education classes who wish to use this resource and cannot locate comparable materials through the AVL may send an email request to gjohnson@sheltonstate.edu with specific requests.
Available on campus with no login/password required
Available off-campus with no login/password required IF accessed through Advanced Search. To access, log in using name and library barcode; enter search term. On following screen, click on CQ Researcher in the "Articles & More" column on the right.
- Online in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues
- Regular reports on health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and U.S. economy
- Great choice for speeches, position papers, persuasive essays, etc.
- Excellent source for locating topics (Click on "Browse by Topic" on the left)
- E-Learning students should access this resources as indicated above through Advanced Search. Library barcode required. e-Learning students may send an email request to gjohnson@sheltonstate.edu with specific requests.
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Available on campus with no login/password required
Available off-campus with no login/password required
- Offered by the New York Times at no charge
- Over 13 million articles (so be prepared to focus your subject to narrow the results)
- Free login required if you wish to save or email articles
- 1851-1980: PDF format (with images) available
- 1981-Present: Text only available
- Premium articles and photographs available for purchase
- Note: This resource is not managed by Shelton State Libraries; contact the NY Times regarding technical problems.
Updated 2/29/12.