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Start Your Research_old: Books, CDs, & DVDs

Introduction

Books and audiovisual material can be great resources for your research project. These sources contain edited and evaluated information all in one handy item.

Learn more about borrowing books from the YCCC Library.

Borrowing materials from other Minerva Libraries

If YCCC doesn't have the material you need, you can search the statewide Minerva collection through the online catalog and borrow their materials for free!

All you need is your student ID or library barcode.  The requested materials are usually delivered to YCCC for you to pick up within 3-7 days.  We'll email you when your material arrives.

YCCC doesn't have it?  Learn how to request materials from other Minerva libraries.

Search the YCCC Library Catalog & beyond

The YCCC Library's online catalog is called Minerva.  You can search Minerva to locate the materials that are held in the YCCC Library.  Minerva is available 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection - no passwords required.

Finding audiobooks & electronic books

New!  The YCCC Library now  has three Kindle Touch E-readers for students, faculty, and staff to borrow.  The purchase of these e-readers were made possible by a generous grant from the YCCC Foundation Board.  Learn more about borrowing a Kindle.

The YCCC Library provides additional access to audio and electronic books.

Maine's Downloadable Audiobooks Library


 

EBSCOhost 
Ebsco Ebook Collection: full-text books online


ABC-CLIO eBook Collection


Stat!Ref: online reference works for healthcare professionals

 


Learn more about audio and electronic books.