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How Do I Login to Databases?: Instructions

Accessing the Library Databases

All of the Library's subscription databases are available from any computer on campus. Simply click on Research Databases from the Library Homepage to see a complete list and description of our databases.

Remote access to the subscription databases is available to Cerritos College students, faculty, and staff. Remote access requires a login.

  • Click on the name of the database you wish to use.
  • You'll be asked to login at that time.

Students: Login using your Cerritos College ID number and password, just as you would login to the campus network. You must be currently enrolled in a class. Your password is your DOB unless you changed it.  Format is MMDDYYYY.

Faculty and Staff: Login using your Cerritos College network username and password.
Please note: Username format =  jdoe (not jdoe@cerritos.edu)

Database Search Options

You can choose one of two ways to search the databases:

Focus Your Search - Select the individual database that best fits your information needs. Simply click on the name of the database and begin searching.

Use a Research Guide - Can't decide which database to use? Use a Research Guide to help you decide which database is best for your topic.

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