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Do you have any questions about the databases? Ask us here!
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- Can I download an electronic book?
- Does CNA-Q have a subscription to edHelper? If yes, how can I get a username and password?
- How do I borrow an electronic book?
Reminder!
The Database Search searches most, but not all of our databases.
If you are looking for more information, try one of the databases in green, like the Protection of Assets Manual Online.
These are special databases that cannot be searched by the Database search.
Off Campus Access
Most of our databases are now available for use off campus.
To access resources off campus, click on any link on this page.
Sign in using your regular college ID and Password
Students, you do not need to add PROGRAMS/ in front of your ID number
Some databases, like Visual Thesaurus, require an extra username and password when you are off campus. You can create this yourself.
Resources that are on-campus only are listed below
- COS FundingCOS Funding Opportunities & COS Funding Alerts.
New users, go to www.cos.com and click on "New User? Register Free" on the left side of the page. You will have to fill in some contact information and specify College of the North Atlantic - Qatar as your institution. You will then be able to create a username and password for the COS databases.Create an account on campus to use this resource from home - Economist Intelligence UnitAccess to the EIUs business intelligence service Viewswire and GCC Country Report
- ZawyaCovering the Middle East and North African, Zawya provides detailed information on the top 10,000 companies in the Middle East and comprehensive live news coverage through the Zawya Dow Jones newswire service. This database is excellent for business, local and regional research.
- One Stop EnglishEnglish as a Foreign Language help and exercises
- Self AccessEnglish as a Foreign Language lessons
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Reference Databases
- Gale Virtual Reference LibraryDatabase of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
- Credo ReferenceReference works including dictionaries, image collections and encyclopedias on different subjects
- Visual ThesaurusThe Visual Thesaurus is a 3D interactive reference tool that gets students of all ages excited about words. The Visual Thesaurus provides guidance and inspiration for writers, professionals, and students. Teachers: Contact the library to get a special login setup to create quizzes and activities using Visual Thesaurus
General Databases
Databases that contain information from Health Science, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Math, Science, English, History and many other subjects.
- Academic OneFILEPeer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.
- ebraryA comprehensive eBook collection that spans all academic subject areas
- Library Press DisplayAccess to hundreds of newspapers from 73 countries in 39 languages
- ProQuestOur most comprehensive database, ProQuest covers IT, Business, US and Canadian Newspapers, Criminal Justice and Security, Medical and many other topics
- elibraryA general reference collection of periodical and digital media content designed to support every range of user, including elementary students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators. Subject areas include business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas. Additional features of this database include the ability to make a personalized Bookcart or Quizcart.
- CRCnetBASEEngineering, science, medical, and information technology reference books
- Google ScholarGoogle Scholar searches many databases, including some that we don't subscribe to. Look for Find@CNA-Q or Resources@CNA-Q to find items in our collection.
- Project GutenbergA large archive of free to use electronic books. These books are in the public domain and can be freely used.
- Safari BooksIT and Tech, Business and Desktop Publishing.
Limited to 6 users at the same time. If you get an error message about patron limits, please try again later. - The Open LibraryOne webpage for every book, and a huge selection of open access ebooks to use
- Archive.orgThe largest digital archive of free, open access and web content ever assembled
Research Resources
- COS FundingCOS Funding Opportunities & COS Funding Alerts.
New users, go to www.cos.com and click on "New User? Register Free" on the left side of the page. You will have to fill in some contact information and specify College of the North Atlantic - Qatar as your institution. You will then be able to create a username and password for the COS databases.Create an account on campus to use this resource from home
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eBooks
- ebraryA comprehensive eBook collection that spans all academic subject areas
- CRCnetBASEEngineering, science, medical, and information technology reference books
- Safari BooksIT and Tech, Business and Desktop Publishing.
Limited to 6 users at the same time. If you get an error message about patron limits, please try again later. - Gale Virtual Reference LibraryDatabase of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
- Credo ReferenceReference works including dictionaries, image collections and encyclopedias on different subjects
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