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Research Starter Toolkit

This guide will help you learn how to use library resources in order to complete your research. Here you will learn how to access library databases, journal articles, books, and more.

Finding Sources for your Research


The library provides MWCC students, faculty, and staff with access to high-quality information sources appropriate for college-level academic research. You can use the library's databases and catalog to locate and access:

  • Print books
  • eBooks
  • Films
  • Scholarly journal articles
  • Magazine articles
  • Trade journal articles
  • Newspaper articles
  • Primary sources
  • Reference materials
  • ...and more

The following pages will walk you through how to access these materials to incorporate in your research. 

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