This guide will help you become a responsible consumer of news and show you how to evaluate fake news sources vs. real news sources.

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You may be feeling a  tad overwhelmed, but don't panic! Your friendly neighborhood librarians are here to help. Check out all of the resources available to you through the Hayden Memorial Library.

Examples of News Databases funded by the Library

The library subscribes to numerous databases that offer full text articles from local and national newspapers. No more paywalls to go through! 

LibKey

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LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that facilitates access to the Libraries' full text resources as you find research on the web. LibKey Nomad provides one-click access to full text from websites like PubMed, Wikipedia and publisher pages.

Getting Started

  1. Go to the Download LibKey Nomad website.
  2. Click on the icon for your browser of choice and follow the prompts to add the extension. Currently, LibKey Nomad is available for the following browsers:
    a. Google Chrome
    b. Firefox
    c. Microsoft Edge
    d. Brave
    e. Vivaldi
    f. Safari
  3. Choose Citrus College as your institution.

 

Credit: https://www.library.cmu.edu/services/libkey-nomad#:~:text=LibKey%20Nomad%20is%20a%20browser,find%20research%20on%20the%20web.

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Fall 2024: The physical reserve textbook collection is accessible for in-library use. The library has e-book copies of some, but not all textbooks. Check the Owl Bookstore website to buy/lookup textbooks.

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