MCC Library Newsletter

The library has purchased some electronic titles to add to the collection.  These titles, accessed through the Gale Virtual Reference Library, are electronic versions of Gale’s popular print resources and are listed in the library’s online catalog.

UXL Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy

Real Life Math

Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence and Security

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Encyclopedia of Community

West’s Encyclopedia of American Law

American Law Yearbooks for 2005 and 2006

ProQuest will be taking a maintenance window to install infrastructure upgrades ensuring continued reliable performance. The 12-hour maintenance window will run between:

Saturday February 17, 2007 at 21:00 CST (9 PM) and
Sunday February 18, 2007 9:00 CST (9 AM).

The following products will be unavailable during this window:

ProQuest Newsstand, ELibrary Curriculum, and Texas Digital Sanborn Maps.

The multi-library and database search system from the the Texas State Library called “Library of Texas” will be unavailable Saturday, February 10 from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am.  Also, any pages located at texshare.edu will be inaccessible during this time.  This will not affect our access to individual TexShare databases.

One Person Can Make a Difference 

During February, the library is observing Black History Month.

Come by and see our display at the front of the library or visit our Black History Month web page for an inspiring story, topical books in the library and links to more information.

At the beginning of the semester, our MCC librarians presented a session at MCC’s Professional Development Day.  The presentation, entitled “30 Databases in 30 Minutes,” gave a quick look at 30 of our online databases.  Click on this link to view the handout from the presentation.  The powerpoint files will also be posted to the library’s website soon.

For February 2007: A Companion to African-American Studies
Edited by Lewis R. Gordon (Temple University) and Jane Anna Gordon (Temple University)
Blackwell Publishing, 2006

In celebration of African-American History Month, NetLibrary has partnered with Blackwell Publishing to offer A Companion to African-American Studies as the February eBook of the Month. A groundbreaking re-appraisal of the history and future of African-American studies, the Companion includes original essays by expert scholars in the field and covers each topic with authority and clarity.

To view the eBook, go to the Library’s homepage and select NetLibrary from the Quick Research Links on the left of the screen or in the Article Databases listing. The eBook is accessible from the lower right corner of the NetLibrary main page if you are a current MCC student, faculty or staff. The eBook can only be accessed by one person at a time; therefore, be sure to close the book when are finished viewing the item.