Tip Sheet: OCLC Databases

Tip Sheets		Polk Community College Libraries
OCLC First Search Databases

Electronic Collections via First Search Eric

Electronic Journals with full text articles. Index to journal articles, books and documents in the field of education.

Before you Search: All databases are available to currently enrolled student by selecting Databases from the PCC Library website and then selecting Logon to PCC's Databases. Borrower ID = Social Security Number. PIN = the last four digits of your SSN.

How to Search: For a basic search, enter the search term in the Keyword, Author, or Title box. Click on Search. You may also select an Advanced Search from the selections at the top of the screen. Advanced Search allows you to enter multiple search terms to narrow your search. Use the drop down menus to further modify your search.
Results are displayed newest to oldest. Select a title to view full information about the document including the abstract. Select the FullText option to view the complete document.

How to Print: If the document is available in PDF format, use the print option within the Adobe program. If the document is in HTML format, use the print options available with your browser.

How to Cite: (MLA) Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Article Title.” Journal/Magazine Title Date of Publication: pages (s). Database Name. OCLC. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL. Date of Access. <http://www.oclc.org>.
Example: "Exceptional Children. A Handbook on Parents' Rights." 2004. ERIC. OCLC FirstSearch. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL. 15 Oct 2004 <http://www.oclc.org>.

Tip Sheets Index

Electronic Collections via First Search	Eric
Electronic Journals with full text articles.	Index to journal articles, books and documents in the field of education.

	Before you Search: All databases are available to currently enrolled student by selecting Databases from the PCC Library website and then selecting Logon to PCC's Databases. Borrower ID = Social Security Number. PIN = the last four digits of your SSN.
	How to Search: For a basic search, enter the search term in the Keyword, Author, or Title box. Click on Search. You may also select an Advanced Search from the selections at the top of the screen. Advanced Search allows you to enter multiple search terms to narrow your search. Use the drop down menus to further modify your search. Results are displayed newest to oldest. Select a title to view full information about the document including the abstract. Select the FullText option to view the complete document.
	How to Print: If the document is available in PDF format, use the print option within the Adobe program. If the document is in HTML format, use the print options available with your browser.
	How to Cite: (MLA) Author’s Last Name, First Name. “Article Title.” Journal/Magazine Title Date of Publication: pages (s). Database Name. OCLC. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL. Date of Access. <http://www.oclc.org>. Example: "Exceptional Children. A Handbook on Parents' Rights." 2004. ERIC. OCLC FirstSearch. Polk Community College Library. Lakeland, FL. 15 Oct 2004 <http://www.oclc.org>.