This guide has been created to help you find books, articles, videos, and other types of resources related to this program of study. Direct comments to Julie Combs, jcombs@nvcc.edu.
For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Articles
The best way to locate articles is through the library databases. Go to Databases by Subject and look under the category Careers/Student Development (SDV)to find a list of relevant databases. You can also perform a search in the databases below.
Remember not to write sentences in the search box. Search by career name or keyword.
Example keywords:
"nursing shortage" AND salary OR pay
"nursing shortage" AND workload
"nursing shortage" AND burnout
Look for additional keywords or subjects offered. Also make sure you look for toolbars that provide print, email, and citation options.
Includes information on job and industry profiles, job-hunting and workplace skills, career and industry resources, and college planning and financial aid. (NVCC)
A multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA)
Coverage includes over 8,914 journals and magazines dating back to 1887. Subjects include: Animal science; Anthropology; Astronomy; Biology; Chemistry; Engineering; Ethnic and multicultural studies; General science; Geography; Geology; Law; Mathematics; Music; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physics; Psychology; Religion and philosophy; Science and technology; Veterinary science; Women's studies; Zoology.