Consumer Reports

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• Consumer Reports magazine provides unbiased reviews and ratings for thousands of products.

• Contains issues January 1985 - present.

Through a web browser:

1. Go to the library’s website and click on the orange Research & Learning button and then on the Articles, Research, & Information button.

2. From the A-Z Databases list, click the letter C and find Consumer Reports. 

3. Enter your library card barcode number where it asks for Patron ID.

1. Click the "Advanced Search" button underneath the search box on the main page.

2. Type "Consumer Reports" in the first box and use the drop-down menu to the left to change from "All Fields" to "Journal title/source". 

3. In the second box, type your topic. You can also add additional search terms in the third box or click the "Search" button to see your results.

4. Click the "All Filters" button below the search box to further narrow your search by factors such as date.

5. The date and issue information for each article will be listed under the article name and description.

6. To view the article, click the "Access options" button and choose either "Online full text" or "PDF". Note: the online full text version does not include the pictures originally printed in the magazine.

7. The tools at the top of the article page will allow you to download, share, or print.

1. Click the “Advanced Search" button underneath the search box on the main page.

2. Type "Consumer Reports" in the first box and use the drop-down menu to the left to change from "All Fields" to "Journal title/source". Then click the "Search" button.

3. Click the "All Filters" button below the search box and set the date range for the month you wish to view.

4. Your search results will list each individual article that was published in your chosen month's issue.

5. Follow steps 6-7 above to view and save articles.