LibGuides: American History and Government: History Books & eBooks

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Our online catalog includes the MCC Library collections, along with the collections from the libraries in the HELM. The Higher Education Libraries of Massachusetts (HELM), is a collaboration of 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.

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Students log in using their A# and a library password to access your HELM account.

Your library username is your A#. Make sure you enter a capital "A" for your A#.
The default library password for students is their date of birth in an MMDDYYYY format. For example, if you were born on July 4, 1776, your password would be 07041776.
If needed, you can reset your password.

Students do not need to register for an MCC Library card.

You are automatically given a library account when you register for classes.

Check out these books and eBooks!

This library uses the Library of Congress (LOC) call number system. All history books' call numbers are from C through F.

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)
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- 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
Masterfile Reference eBook Collection
- Why search here?
  MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection is a companion eBook collection to the MasterFILE Premier database and contains nonfiction and reference books from top educational publishers, including Abdo Publishing Company, Cherry Lake Publishing, Crabtree Publishing, Lerner Publishing Group, Rourke Publishing and dozens of university presses.
- What's included?
  Topics include biography, history, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, health, parenting, personal finance, politics, architecture, science, current events, social-emotional health, sports, and travel.
Primary Search Reference eBook Collection (EBSCO)
- Why search here?
  Primary Search, designed specifically for elementary school students, contains full text for more than 80 popular elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Additionally, Primary Search includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, and features Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, providing students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. The database also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary, 3rd Edition from Houghton Mifflin, and thousands of relevant photos, maps, and flags.
- What's included?
  This eBook reference collection offers a rich selection of eBook titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects for primay school students. Topics include social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math and science.
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.
History (Salem Series)
- Why search here?
  Salem Press' history titles cover a wide range of topics spanning American and world history, providing thought-provoking coverage of the most important moments and figures throughout history. Designed for high school, undergraduate and public libraries, these resources promote a greater understanding of how history has shaped the modern world.
- What's included?
  The database access to the Salem Decades, Great Events from history and Innovator series.