Research Process: Research
E-Resources Login Help
To access the library's e-resources, like ebooks and databases, you will log in with your full USC Aiken email address and your email password.
Follow this link for more information and troubleshooting instructions.
Research Guides
If your research topic requires you to use more specialized resources, take a look at our Research Guides.
Find Articles
Once you have some keywords in mind, you'll be ready to search the Library's databases. Here are some good, general databases where you might begin your research:
- Academic OneFile (Gale) This link opens in a new window
- DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
- CIA World Factbook This link opens in a new window
- USA.gov (The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal) This link opens in a new window
Find Books
Search the Library's catalog for books. The three most common methods of searching are demonstrated below:
