Today's database is called JSTOR. It is an excellent resource for finding information in a wide variety of important journals. It is an archival database which means that it does not have current issues of journals. There may be a gap, from 1 to 5 years, between the most recently published journal issue and the and the back issues available in JSTOR. So, if you need a historical perspective or articles on a wide variety of topics - this is an excellent resource to use.
So - how do you use it?
1. Go to http://library.semesteratsea.net and click on semester at sea
2. Click on "UVA databases"
3. When the page loads, click on "J" under "Databases by Title"
4. Scroll down until you see JSTOR and click on it.
5. You can either enter a search term on the "Basic Search" box or click on "Advanced Search" and enter your terms there so that you are assured of full-text access with the results. They are both very simple to use and will provide some wonderful articles on the subject you need.
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