LibGuides: Legal Studies: Articles in Databases

ICC doesn't have it?

Consider requesting items not currently available at ICC through the following services:

I-Share
I-Share is an Illinois wide catalog for physical materials. Request books, DVDs, etc. from other colleges and universities throughout Illinois.
How to Use I-Share
This short tutorial will show you how to request books and other physical items from I-Share

What is a Library database?

A database is a virtual collection of information. This is where you will find articles.
A library database will search many journal articles with your search terms.
Library database information includes scholarly articles, meaning it is written by experts and reviewed by a board of experts.
Each database offers a different set of collected information. Each library database you search will display different articles in your results.
Access to most databases is through subscription meaning it is is not available on the open web. You will need to enter the database through the library's website. If you are off-campus you will be prompted to enter your ICC login.

View the videos on this page to get pointers on how to use Lexis/Nexis Academic or ask a librarian for assistance.