You can access the library resources from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Simply login when prompted with your Butte College email and password. If you are having issues logging in, please contact the Reference Desk at 530-879-4024 or referenceli@butte.edu.
Reference resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, etc.) are a good place to find background information on a subject. They will help you become more familiar with a subject before you dive into the more complex research of books or journal articles. Below are some suggested resources.
To search multiple reference resources at once, search Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) (below).