This tutorial on advanced searching within individual databases is a great start to understanding advanced search techinques. Many of RCCC's databases are purchased through Proquest. This interface is the most popular interface among the databases owned by RCCC.
Federated searching performs simple searching in multiple databases at one time. For advanced searching, search within each specific database.
We’re thrilled to announce the integration of AI-powered tools into our library databases! This means faster, smarter, and more intuitive research assistance at your fingertips. Whether you’re searching for scholarly articles, refining citations, or exploring new topics, AI can help streamline the process—so you spend less time sifting through information and more time making meaningful discoveries.
💡 What Can AI Do for You?
AI isn’t replacing your expert librarians—it’s here to empower your learning and make knowledge more accessible than ever. Ready to explore the future of research? Try it out today!
AI Insights from EBSCO provides clear summaries of full-text articles, highlighting 2-5 key points, which helps researchers quickly assess the relevance of the article to their research and make better use of their time. It is available in most Ebsco databases. Read more about it here.