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YCCC Library

Key Information

Welcome Back

The library is here for you in so many ways! 
  • We have various Course Reserve Materials - books that are required for your classes that you can borrow
  • We can help you locate reading materials and navigate online research databases
  • We can help you log into and use NoodleTools and assist with citing sources
  • We can help connect you with tutors in the Student Success Commons
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Need a quiet place to chill out? Come to the library!
Feeling fidgety and want to strum a ukulele? We've got one - another reason to come to the library!
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About

Library Hours
  • Open on campus and online Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Closed Saturdays & Sundays
  • To reach the librarian: 
Library Location

YCCC Main Campus, 2nd floor, in Student Success Commons

112 College Drive | Wells, Maine  04090

Librarian

M. Wendy West | 207.216.4393 | wwest@mainecc.edu

Contact

For library support:
  • Call: 207.216.4393

  • Email: YCCCLibrary@mainecc.edu

  • Online Help Desk: Use the Ask Us tool on the right-hand side of the page (active Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm)

  • Appointment: Use this online scheduling tool to book a meeting with the librarian

Librarian

M. Wendy West | 207.216.4393 | wwest@mainecc.edu

Faculty Services

For access to library resources and services for adjunct and full-time faculty to enhance your instruction, visit YCCC Library Instructional Resources.

Reading and Research Materials

Books, eBooks, DVDs and CDs

Materials are available to borrow from a variety of collections: YCCC, libraries across Maine, the CloudLibrary, and across the globe.

The YCCC Library is part of the MINERVA Lending Consortium that shares library materials and resources.
YCCC library catalog: To search the YCCC collection, use the MINERVA catalog search tool below
  • Make sure the location is set to York County Community College
  • Search by Title, Author, Keyword, Subject, and more
Search the Catalog by:
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) catalogs: For material in libraries across Maine, use the MINERVA and MaineCat catalog search tools
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MINERVA: Search statewide using MINERVA by changing the location in the dropdown menu from YCCC to ==ALL MINERVA LOCATIONS==

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MAINECAT : Search statewide using MaineCat by visiting the MaineCat Catalog to find materials at even more library locations

CloudLibrary catalog:

For digital leisure reading and listening, explore the YCCC CloudLibrary Collection
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To browse or search for eBooks and eAudiobooks, visit the CloudLibrary Catalog
 
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To browse or search for eMagazines, and eNewspapers, visit the CloudLibrary NewsStand Catalog

 
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WorldCat catalog: For locating library materials outside of Maine from libraries across the region, country, and globe
  • To browse or search WorldCat, visit the WorldCat Catalog
  • Please note: Fulfilling WorldCat requests requires 2 to 4 weeks for processing and shipping
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Your YCCC Library account: Borrow, renew, and request materials online

Online Databases

  • Logging in: Single Sign-On (SSO) - No more quick access credentials needed!
    • To access digital databases, use the same SSO method you use for logging into Brightspace or your school email account

    • Questions? Use the Ask Us tool on the right-hand side of the page

  • Explore:

The video below is a brief introduction to using online research databases.

Articles

  • Use the EBSCO Academic Search Complete tool to browse or search the complete list of online databases by subject

  • The tool offers Full Text and Peer-Reviewed filters to limit your search results

Academic Search Complete
Limit Your Results

Encyclopedia Articles and Background Sources

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CREDO Reference

Use the versatile CREDO Reference tool to:

  • Easily find background information from reliable sources for a research project

  • Get research support with features like Mind Map, Quick Tips, Key Concepts, Pro/Con entries, and Summaries

  • Learn about the research process and how to start a research project

  • Explore multimedia content related to your research topic

Streaming Video

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AVON: Academic Video Online (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window

Find documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs, trainings, and demonstrations. Includes Closed Captioning and On-Demand Audio Descriptions.

Subject Guides are a great way to start your research with librarian-recommended resources, including websites. Save time searching and get high quality resources, guaranteed!

...or try one of our Course Guides - they are designed for specific assignments in specific classes.

Citation and Research Tools

Citation Resources

APA and MLA Sample Papers and Style Guides

Citation Tip Sheets
The sheets below are full of pro tips for working with citations and bibliographies

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What is NoodleTools?
It is an online citation building and management app to help you format and organize your citations, references, and bibliographies
  • To access NoodleTools, use the same Single Sign-On (SSO) method you use for logging into Brightspace and your school email account.
  • Use the Microsoft 365 link to create your account.
View this document with step-by-step instructions to sign in for the first time:
To learn more about NoodleTools, citations, references, and bibliographies, jump to Mastering Citations
Questions? Use the Ask Us tool on the right-hand side of the page

Research Help