Finding Informationat an MDC Library

Kristy Padron, MLIS

kpadron@mdc.edu

Miami Dade College

Learning Resources – Library

http://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/libraries/

Welcome to the MDC Learning Resources

- Libraries!The MDC Homestead

Campus Library

Location: Building D-101

Phone: (305) 237-5153

Hours:

Mon. – Thu.: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Fri.: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Sat.: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Who are we and what we offer:

• Borrow books, DVDs, and other library materials.

• Find information for assignments.

• Get research help from a librarian.

• Learn how to access online library resources.

• Use computers, printers and copiers.

• Your MDCard is your library card.

• It is also used to pay for printing and copying.

FYI: Don’t forget your MDCard!

Find Library Materials.

• Go to http://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/libraries/.• Select Libraries.

• This is the library catalog.• Enter words that describe your topic, then select Search.

• This is a list of results.• The icon next to an item shows what type of material it

is.

• Select Locations to find which MDC campus has a particular item.

• In addition, write the collection and call number given. They will help locate the book.

• This will also show if a book is Available.

• Find other types of information sources under Format.

The results also will show:• e-Books• Articles from

Journals & Magazines

• Newspaper Articles

and more!

Using DatabasesWhat is a database?

In the library field, a database is an online collection of publications such as e-Books, magazines, and journals.

Databases can be used to find articles.

MDC Learning Resources provides databases to MDC students.

Databases can be used on or off campus!

• To use a database, go the MDC Learning Resources home page and select Select Articles/Databases to find databases.

• Select Databases by Subject to find recommended databases for a subject area.

• Or, go to Databases A-Z for a complete list.

• Since databases are available only to MDC students and employees, authentication is required.

• Your borrower ID is your student number on your MDCard; it has the letter followed by 8 digits (eg., A12345678).

• The PIN is the last 4 digits of your student number.• Select Log In to continue.

• Here is the list of databases.• Scroll down the page or use the A-Z letters to get to a

particular database.

• For general news and journal articles, try Academic Search Complete.

• For reports on specific topics, try CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints.

• Select the name of the database to start a search for articles (we will try Academic Search Complete).

• Enter your topic in the search box. Sometimes, alternate topics may appear.

• Next, select Search.

• A list of articles will appear.• Read the summaries of the article along with its

bibliographic information (name of article, author, journal) to evaluate its usefulness.

• Select PDF Full Text to see an article.

• This is the article. Use the sidebar to turn the pages.

• An article can be printed or saved by using the icons.

Questions? Contact your local MDC campus library!

Kristy Padron, MLIS

kpadron@mdc.edu

Miami Dade College

Learning Resources – Library

http://www.mdc.edu/main/library