Library
Information about library use, written especially for faculty.
General Library Info
Navigating the Library Building
Why: To know where things are in the library How: Use this guide The MLC Library has a variet...
Our Library Catalog
Use our library catalog to search for books and other items that are located in our library build...
Creating Your Library Login
After creating a library login, you will be able to request books from other libraries, place hol...
Using Your Library Account
Create your library login, and you will have access to features including renewing your items, se...
Interlibrary Loan
If we don't have a book on our shelves, consider using interlibrary loan (ILL) to borrow a copy f...
What Is Discovery?
Discovery is a tool for searching most of our databases at once. This "one-stop shop" is good fo...
Faculty-Specific Library Info
Faculty Section of Library Website
More details for faculty are found on the Faculty Information page of the library website. There...
Reserves
Books put on reserve are available for short-term use in the library. Faculty may contact Jan ...
Library Guides
Library Guides are pages on subject areas or topics that provide more information on using the li...
Library Help for Students
Please encourage your students to contact a librarian for: Research help -- searching database...
Library Orientation and Instruction
Many of our students have little to no experience using libraries. They get a 15-minute tour dur...
Book Purchase Requests
If you come across an interesting book when reading professional journals or catalogs, and you th...
Did You Know?
Some of our library collections and services are well-used by some and little-known by others. H...
COVID-19/Fall 2020 Library Info
Changes in Library Spaces
The following changes are in effect due to COVID-19: Classroom LIB 100 is set up in the north...
Changes in Procedures
The following procedures are in effect due to COVID-19: Faculty, staff, and students will be ...
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
ILL service will be sporadic throughout the fall 2020 semester, as not all institutions are re...
What if we have to go back to all-online learning?
When we quickly changed to online learning in the spring, many publishers made resources availabl...
Best Resources for Online Learning
Consider using these resources for online teaching and learning: Discovery for articles, eboo...
Best Resources for Face-to-Face Learning
Have students use the library! Library anxiety is a real thing for some students. Some don't...