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The search tool on CCC Library's homepage that searches (nearly) everything available in CCC Library. 

Why would you use the library catalog?

If you're striking out in the databases, perhaps you need to widen your lens. If you're at the start of research, perhaps you want a more comprehensive view of what's available. If you're not sure what subjects your topic fits in, the catalog can help you discover more about your topic. 

• Pros: You get a wide view of what may be available on your topic. You can use limiters to narrow your search here. It's a good place to hone your keywords.
• Cons: Because you're searching everything at once, you are going to get a large number of results. This means you'll spend more time refining and narrowing to get relevant results on your topic.

Note: You can change the search scope to include CCC + Summit + Articles, CCC + Summit, CCC Library, or Course Reserves.

How to search CCC Library catalog

Find almost everything CCC Library has to offer to you - items in CCC Library, Summit partner libraries, and most article databases. Then refine your search results to identify the best resources.

1. Enter your search terms.
   
    
2. Select Search (the magnifying glass icon or hit Enter on your keyboard).
    
3. Select Sign in and log in using your myClackamas email and password.
   
    
4. Refine and filter your results using any of the options listed under Refine my results
   
   Highlights include:
   • Availability
     • Peer-reviewed Journals - online articles published in peer-reviewed journals
     • On Library Shelves - print books in CCC Library on the Oregon City campus
     • Full Text Online - resources you can access online using your CCC username and password
     • Open Access - resources you can freely access online
   • Resource Type
     • Read - articles, print books, eBooks, magazine articles, book chapters, newspaper articles, encyclopedias
     • Watch - eVideo, DVD videos
     • Think about what type of resources make sense for your topic, your time frame, and your instructor's expectations.
        
5. Results page. The images, icons, and text on the results page tells you about each resource and how to access its full text.