Important Notice
This tutorial will show you how to access SCC’s electronic databases from off campus.
From the Learning Commons page on the Somerset Community College website, click on the link for electronic databases.
On the electronic databases page, click the link that says “Click here for off-campus access to electronic databases.”
A message may appear that warns about the security certificate for this website. This is not indicative of a problem. Click the option to continue to the website.
On the login page, enter your KCTCS username and password. This is the same username and password that you use for email and Blackboard.
After you have logged in, you will see a list of databases. Click on the database you want to use and begin searching.
If you have any questions, please call the Learning Commons at 606-451-6710.
If you have problems accessing the off-campus Electronic Database, please call (606) 451-6710.
American History Online Browse biographies, events, timelines, images, videos, maps and charts.
AccessScience Use for science and technology, including biology, chemistry, computing and information technology, food science, military science, and more.
Career Transitions Find employment and internship opportunities, advice for writing resumes and covers letters, and tips for successful interviews.
EBSCO
EBSCOhost Find articles and e-books on a variety of subjects including general academic sources, business, medicine, education, environmental science, newspapers, and more. Literary Reference Center Literary criticism, author biographies, plot summaries, reviews, and full text primary sources.
Gale Databases Find articles and e-books on a variety of subjects including general academic sources, physical therapy, computer science, medicine, social sciences, criminal justice, communications, and more.
JSTOR Use for archived full text scholarly articles on arts, humanities, social sciences, and life sciences.
INFOTRAC CULINARY ARTS COLLECTION Includes cooking and nutrition magazines as well as recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information. Opposing ViewPoints Find viewpoints, academic journals, reference sources, statistics, and primary sources on hot-button and contemporary issues. PROQUEST Find articles on a variety of subjects including the arts, business, health and medicine, history, literature, news, science and technology, and social sciences.
Serials Solutions Find journals by title within SCC’s databases.
USA Today College College news, original articles on campus life, careers, admissions, and style.
WorldCat Search for items in library catalogs around the world.