Finding Books

Library Catalog

Use the catalog to find books we have in the Kresge Library. Also use the catalog to see if we have access to a particular journal or newspaper title online or in print.

Finding Articles

WilsonSelect Plus

Good general purpose database, contains articles from a large variety of subject areas. Includes articles from scholarly journals and popular magazines.

Academic OneFile

Multidisciplinary mix of scholarly, popular, and trade sources.

Opposing Viewpoints

Find popular and scholarly articles on different sides of a topic.

Databases listed by Subject

Using the search skills you learned in your library session, try out some of the databases listed here to find more articles on your topic.

Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines

Take this quick tutorial if you need a reminder on identifying scholarly or popular periodicals.

We don't have your article electronically or in-print?
Try InterLibrary Loan.

Contact Information

Kristine Condic, Associate Professor
236 Kresge Library
salomon@oakland.edu or 248-370-2469

Reference Desk
ref@oakland.edu or 248-370-4426

ESL Websites for Students

Dave's ESL Cafe - "The Internet's meeting place for ESL + EFL teachers + students from around the world."
English Club - here you'll find "forums, games, quizzes, chat, help and friends."
ESL Resource Center - find lots of links under ESL for Students