Our Discovery Catalog searches through a lot of our databases all at once and is found on our library homepage. It can be a good place to start to cast a wide net to see what is available. It will even find items the library doesn't own, but can possibly get via interlibrary loan (ILL) – though you can limit those results out after doing a search to items held by the TCC Library. ILL is a free service for TCC students and employees.
After doing a search in Discovery, you can limit to the source type you are needing (articles, books, videos, etc.) and even to specific dates. If searching for a peer-reviewed article, you can even limit to that!
It is important to know how to play around with Keyword and other types of searches.
For tips on how to search in our databases and catalog, we recommend this FAQ.
Here's catalog example searches, with results that might have relevant information for your research:
su: People with disabilities United States Biography
su: Sociology of disability United States
If researching a specific disability, you will need to revise your search for that:
For a list of all of our databases, see the "Articles & Databases" link off the library website.
Depending on the resource type your assignment(s) require, this other information may be helpful. If searching on the web, here’s some FAQ that we find helpful to limit to a credible source or to help you refine your search:
- Q. How can I get to Google Advanced Search?
- Q. How do I find .GOV or .EDU or .ORG websites?
- Q. How can I find an article over a specific topic from a magazine (or other periodical) my instructor has recommended, published within a specific timeframe?
- Q. Can I access The New York Times online?
A selection of recommended titles on this topic:
Select a title to see access options. Some titles only available via interlibrary loan, a free service for TCC students and employees.
Other resources:
Disability Pride Month and the Disability Rights Movement - PBS
Observing Disability Pride Month this July - Human Rights Watch