LibGuides: HUS 101: Introduction to Human Services (Lauziere): Find Books and eBooks

Textbook Information

Selected textbooks are on reserve for specific classes. Search the library catalog to find your book. If it is not found ask your instructor to add the book to the library reserve collection. To purchase a textbook from the Bedford or Lowell bookstore check their hours .

Search the MCC HELM Koha Catalog

Our online catalog provides access to the library collections of MCC along with the libraries in the HELM (Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts) Network. HELM is a new library network that contains the holdings of 12 academic libraries throughout Massachusetts. You may request materials directly from all the HELM libraries with a library card and password. Materials from HELM are usually delivered within a few days.

For additional materials see also the Minuteman, MVLC library networks.

eBook Databases

eBook Academic Collection (EBSCO)
- Why search here?
  This growing subscription package contains a large selection of multidisciplinary eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter, and is a strong complement for any academic collection. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that users will have access to information relevant to their research needs.
- What's included?
  There are nearly 120,000 eBooks in this collection, including titles from leading university presses such as Oxford University Press, State University of New York Press, Cambridge University Press, University of California Press, MIT Press, Harvard University Press and many others.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
- Why search here?
  The EBSCO eBooks Collection are online versions of print books.
- What's included?
  This is a collection of over 3,000 ebooks selected by MCC Librarians and covers a wide range of topics. All titles in this collection will be available via MCC Search.
In order to download EBSCO eBooks, you must have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your computer. You will also need to use Adobe Digital Editions to transfer an eBook to a supported portable eReader device.
Adobe Digital Editions is a free download available at this link:
http://www.adobe.com/products/digital-editions/download.html
Proquest eBook Central
- Why search here?
  The eBook Central platform offers access to ProQuest's Academic Complete, University Press eBook, and College Complete collections.
- What's included?
  It includes over 200,000 unlimited access scholarly books in a variety of disciplines that you can read online on your computer or mobile device.
Careers & Business (Salem Series)
- Why search here?
  These exceptional resources help students and adult job seekers learn about cutting-edge careers from real professionals. This collection provides a wide range of information on career opportunities to give job seekers a true inside look at their career options in a wide-range of in-demand fields.
- What's included?
  Provides access to career information in the fields of business, healthcare, hospitality, human services, law, and more.