Database Guide

What is a database?

According to World Book: a database also called an electronic database, is a collection of data, or information, specially organized for rapid search and retrieval by a computer. 

A library database is a searchable electronic index of published, reliable resources. Databases provide access to a wealth of useful research materials from academic journals, newspapers, and magazines. Some databases also include e-books, relevant Web resources, and various multimedia.

The information found in databases is either originally created or comes from different, reliable sources.

NOTE: Databases are not “Internet" sources. One must login with their LAMC username & password to use databases.

LAMC Databases

To access the LAMC Databases you will need special credentials. Your student ID number and PIN will help you access the LAMC databases.

Access LAMC Databases

• To login to the library's databases, start at the Databases A-Z page.
• Decide which database you want to use and click on the title.

• Unless you are already signed in to the LACCD portal, you will be taken to the LACCD sign-in page where you will sign in with your Student ID number and password. 

If you are having trouble signing into the LACCD portal, please contact the Welcome Center for portal troubleshooting and password resets.