This document provides information about the library resources available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), including the contact information and web addresses for the three campus libraries located in Jackson County, Jefferson Davis County, and Perkinston. It outlines the online library catalog for print books, lists several electronic book and journal collections, and numerous databases covering a wide range of subject areas that are accessible through the MGCCC library website. Instructions are provided for obtaining usernames and passwords to access the electronic resources.
6. BooksFor print books, on the library website select the MGCCC Online Library Catalog.Electronic Books*NetLibraryebraryGale Virtual Reference LibraryCredo Reference
7. Databases*Magnolia Project – Multi-disciplinary periodical databasesClassical Music Library -Growing catalog of searchable music tracks.Jazz Music Library – Collection of streaming jazz including artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.CQ Researcher – A complete source for in-depth analysis on the most current and controversial issues of the day.
8. DatabasesGale Literary Index - Index of Gale Publishing Company’s literary publications. Gale Literature Resource CenterLiterature Resource CenterScribner Writers SeriesThe Twayne Authors SeriesTo access these databases select Gale Literature Resource Center from the library homepage. -Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content for information fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more.
9. DatabasesMississippi CodeNewsbank / The Sun Herald - Complete full-text content of local and regional news, 1994-current.Opposing Viewpoints - Provides a complete one-stop source for information on social issues
10. DatabasesSirs Researcher – Includes resources such as Pro v. Con, Today’s News, and Leading Issues. Wilson Biographies - Contains the full text of the biographies from more than 100 print volumes of biographical reference books published by H. W. Wilson and other quality reference publishers.Anatomy TV/StatRef - science/health information
11. DatabasesFacts.com – Complete source for in-depth analysis on the most current and controversial issues of the day.Issues and Controversies– includes approximately 600 current topics, combining objective analysis and clear explanations of opposing points of view.
12. Journals*Magnolia Project – Multi-disciplinary periodical databasesOnline JournalsJournal of Nursing EducationAmerican Journal of Clinical PathologyLaboratory MedicineThe Chronicle of Higher Education
13. Credible Internet SourcesOn the library website select, Internet Research.http://www.mgccc.edu/library/internet_research.php
14. http://msmelo.org/MELO is an electronic environment that mirrors the traditional library through online databases, electronic books and journals, and scholarly web sites.
15. 24/7 Reference LibrarianAsk a Librarianhttp://www.247ref.org/portal/access3.cfm?lib=MELO24/7 Reference is a service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time,on the Internet, from live reference staff from across the country. The 24/7 Reference service is available from the Mississippi Electronic Libraries Online : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week .
16. Usernames & Passwords*To receive electronic books and databases usernames and passwords, e-mail your campus library from your college e-mail account.