Hege Library & Learning Technologies

Virtual Reference

Find background information by subject from the following resources.

Library Databases

The following databases will help you find articles.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Over 8,200 publications are available in this multi-discipline database, with full text for nearly 4,650 of those titles.
Science Database This link opens in a new window
Applied and general science articles covering topics such as global warming, alternative energy sources, robotic engineering, genetically modified food, and more.
Proquest Central This link opens in a new window
General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
ERIC (Education) This link opens in a new window
Indexes over 750 journals in the field of education from 1966 to present. Includes full text of ERIC Digests from 1967 to present.

Digital Film Streaming and Video Tutorials

Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary mediated streaming video service, licensed for classroom use, and viewable on a range of devices and platforms. Please note: Kanopy films without instant access are available upon request. Please fill out Kanopy's Request Form to request reactivation of titles. Only Faculty/staff requests will be considered.
Films on Demand Video Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of high quality videos, interviews, historical speeches and newsreels.
Infobase Learning Cloud This link opens in a new window
Online professional learning system supporting educators, staff, students, and parents with resources that help simplify instruction and engage learners.