Library Research Tools

You have many choices when it comes to finding information. Public search engines such as Google are popular choices that can connect you quickly to information on the web. However, public search engines are not the most reliable resources for academic research, and are limited to information that is openly available on the web, which barely scratches the surface.

In contrast, the Miramar College Library provides multiple tools for finding in-depth, reliable information quickly and easily. These search tools contain millions of sources, including books, journal articles, e-books, images, videos, and more. This next section will provide an overview of two major library research tools: research databases and OneSearch.