English 1010 (Ganter): Key Library Sources
Quick Reference (for quick, reliable, authoritative facts, figures, spellings, statistics, quotations, and the like)
Dictionary: Oxford English Dictionary
Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia Britannica Online
General facts and figures, quotations, maps, and other quick reference: Oxford Reference e-Books
If you are at home, you will be asked for your PVT username and password when you login to the databases. This is the same username and password that you use to log in to campus email, Online Campus, and campus computers.
Books
Library’s Online Catalog for print books: Online Catalog E-books:
Ebsco eBook Collection (formerly NetLibrary) (over 65,000 full-text books)
Specialized encyclopedias: Gale Virtual Reference Library
As a Columbia State student, you may check out books at the nearest Columbia State campus. Print books can be delivered from Columbia to other Columbia State campus locations that may be closer to where you live. Consult the librarian.
General Databases (article databases may include Journal and magazine articles, newspaper articles, books, media, reference items, and more)
Databases covering general topics:
• General OneFile
• Wilson OmniFile
• Academic OneFile
• InfoTrac Newspapers
• America’s Newspapers
For a complete list of databases, follow this link: Databases A-Z
Many of the databases will provide you with an MLA citation for each article, but you will need to check it against MLA guidelines in your handbook.
Many of the databases have a feature that will allow you to limit your search to Scholarly or Professional Journals. Check the help screens if you do not see this feature, or contact the library as indicated below.
Cause and Effect Databases (article databases for controversial or pro and con topics)
Citing Sources
From Purdue University: Purdue MLA Examples
From Ohio State University: Ohio State MLA Examples
Print copies of the MLA Style Manual are on reserve at all Columbia State Library locations. Consult the librarian.
Most library databases will show how to cite articles in MLA style. Consult the librarian.
Contact the Library
Anne Scott ascott12@columbiastate.edu; 931-540-2851
Kathy Breeden breeden@columbiastate.edu; 931-540-2555
Stop by the Columbia State campus library closest to you and consult with the librarian or library assistant. For additional information about hours and locations: http://www.columbiastate.edu/library
Library general phone number: 931-540-2560
Library general email: library@columbiastate.edu
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