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How to access databases:
If you're connected to the RHEC network, via wired access or wi-fi, you automatically have access to the databases on this page. Off-campus access to most resources is available by entering your RHEC Library Card number. (Need a card? Apply here!). Click each database to view detailed access instructions.
You may also request full-text articles and ebooks by submitting an Interlibrary Loan request to the RHEC Library.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 12,500 journals and a total of more than 13,200 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full-text titles in native (searchable) PDF format. Searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,400 journals.
A comprehensive collection of over 31,000 video titles covering all academic subjects. Content includes documentaries, educational videos, and archival footage.
Over 40,000 e-books and videos on all aspects of computing, programming, and information technology subjects. Must provide valid academic e-mail address to access.
PrepSTEP offers targeted learning centers — each with a collection of practice tests, quizzes, tutorials, eBooks, articles, and flashcards — to help build foundational skills for college success, improve core English, math, and science skills, and prepare for exams including the GRE, MAT, CLEP, DSST, GED, NCLEX, Praxis, ParaPro, and more.