Find 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.
Find Articles
WilsonSelect via FirstSearch
Good general purpose database, contains articles from a large variety of subject areas. Includes articles from scholarly journals and popular magazines.
Social Sciences Abstracts
Abstracts of articles in the social sciences.
Academic OneFile
Multidisciplinary mix of scholarly, popular, and trade sources.
Lexis-Nexis
Search current newspaper articles from most major papers.
Newsbank - Michigan
Full-text access to The Detroit News, The Grand Rapids Press, and Lansing State Journal.
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
Writing & Research Assistance
MLA Citation Guide & APA Citation Guide
Citation help in both styles for commonly cited sources such as books, journal articles, and newspapers.
Kresge Library Links to Writing Resources
Find in-depth information about the mechanics of writing and grammar, writing MLA format, citations, avoiding plagiarism & more.
General Library Information
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Writing Center
Writing Center - 212 Kresge Library
The consulants here can help you with every stage of the writing process.
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2200 N Squirrel Rd., Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 370 - 4426