Book Search
Book Search searches the listing of books and ebooks available at the Normandale Library.
Note: Book Search results include both online ebooks and paper books available for pickup at the library. Follow these instructions to request a paper book (PDF) be held for pickup.
Encyclopedia Articles
Gale eBooks
Credo Reference

Current Issues Databases
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) -- In depth coverage on a wide range of social issues.CQ Researcher

General Purpose Databases
Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost)
Articles in all subjects from scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers. An all-purpose database and often a good place to start.
Academic OneFile (Gale)

Journal Articles
JSTOR
Project MUSE

Newspapers
ProQuest News & NewspapersNews articles from U.S. newspapers. Includes the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Star Tribune, and many local newspapers.
Even more databases...
All Library Databases by Subject/TypeAll of the library's online collections, organized by subject or type.
To help you understand the research process and how to choose an appropriate topic, watch the video below from North Carolina State University Library.
Learn how brainstorming keywords before searching makes the search process easier in this video by the library of California State University, San Bernardino.
Learn how brainstorming keywords before searching makes the search process easier in this video by the library of California State University, San Bernardino.

Call, e-mail, or chat with a librarian for more research assistance. We're happy to help!
(952) 358-8290
Email

Luke MosherReference and Instruction Librarianluke.mosher@normandale.edu
Note: Your chat question may be directed to a librarian from another college when Normandale librarians are unavailable.
MLA Quick Guide (PDF)
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (9th edition).
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
This website offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page. Uses MLA 9th edition.
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (9th edition).
MLA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
This website offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, and the Works Cited page. Uses MLA 9th edition.
Online Library Access Info
To access databases and other Library resources, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Access is only available to current Normandale students and employees.
To access databases and other Library resources, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Access is only available to current Normandale students and employees.