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Library Resources and Databases
The Roost offers access to online databases, electronic books, and video.
Please note: You can access these databases from any computer on campus, including laptops which are using the college's wireless internet. Students can check out materials using their student ID. If you are off-campus, you must go through Remote Desktop to access the following links to publications. If you need assistance, ask the IT Helpdesk.
- ELM Databases
Electronic Library for Minnesota provides information on a vast array of topics, including consumer information, arts and humanities, career, occupation, and test prep, current events, health, science, social science, politics, business, and more. Utilize this database to help with your research papers.
- CINAHL Database
CINAHL is a database of nursing/healthcare-specific, peer-reviewed academic journals that can be used to write research papers.
- MNLINK
MNLINK is a statewide search and discovery tool for electronic journals, images, ebooks, and physical books that are held in libraries. If you would like to request an item through InterLibrary Loan, please check with your local public library.
- Cengage Learning GALE Databases
GALE Cengage offers access to dozens of powerful research platforms that make vetted sources available to students.
- Minnesota Reflections (Image Library)
Minnesota Digital Library providing a collection of more than 50,000 images and items from Minnesota’s early years, complete with descriptions.
Newspapers
Other Resources