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Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!
Call number areas to browse
| Higher Education | LB 2391 | Testing | LB 2050 | Study Skills | LB 2395 |
The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.
Reference Sources
| Title | Call Number |
| College majors handbook with real career paths and payoffs | REF HF5382.5.U5 F644 2004 |
| Creative colleges : a guide for student actors, artists, dancers, musicians, and writers | REF NX280 .L68 2008 |
| The College blue book | REF LA226 .C685 2003,v1 |
| Great careers in 2 years | REF HF5382.5.U5 P447 2003 |
| Find More |
The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.
To search the Library Catalog for reference books about college & universities, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter a search term into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Circulating Books
| Title | Call Number |
| Community college companion | LB2343.32 R684 2011 |
| Excelling in college : strategies for success & reducing stress | LB2343.32 .K68 2012 |
| The secrets of college success | LB2343.32 J35 2010 |
| On course : strategies for creating success in college and in life | LB2343.3 .D69 2008 |
| Find More College student orientation | Find More College majors | Find More College students |
To search the Library Catalog for books about college & universities, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter a related search term into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
E-Books
| Title | E-Book Type |
| Preparing for college | EBSCO eBook |
| College majors & careers | EBSCO eBook |
| 50 best college majors for a secure future | EBSCO eBook |
| How to study | EBSCO eBook |
| Find More College students | Find More College majors | Find More Study skills |
To search the Library Catalog for e-books about college & universities or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter a related search term into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Audio/Visual Materials
| Title | Call Number |
| College success skills | LB1065 .A7 2006 |
| Developing good study skills | LB1049 .D484 2004 |
| Learn creative memory and note-taking skills | LB2395 .S83 2002 |
| Writing the perfect college admission essay | LB2351.52.U6 W75 2005 |
| Find More College student orientation | Find More Study skills | Find More College students |
To search the Library Catalog for books about college & universities, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter a related search term into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Periodicals
| Community College Week | Periodicals Collection |
| Community College Journal | Periodicals Collection |
| U.S. News & World Report | Periodicals Collection |
The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.
Tips!
Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:
If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu
If the item is not available in the catalog:
Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
Recommended Databases
| Academic Search Complete | Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections. |
| Vocational and Career Collection | Full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals. |
| Films on Demand | High-quality, educational streaming video from companies such as Films for the Humanities, BBC, and PBS. |
| eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) | Search complete electronic books. Set up a free account and download to your PC, Mac, Nook, Sony, Android, iPhone, or iPad. |
Tips!
Finding the right database:
If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.
If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab
If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title
If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.
Accessing Databases from Home:
You can access these databases from home, but you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.eduInterlibrary Loan (ILL):
If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htmScholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources
Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.Websites
Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.
Suggested Websites:
| Transfer 101 for Texas | transfer101.org/tag/texas |
| Peterson's College Search | petersons.com/college-search.aspx |
| Major & Career Profiles | bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers |
| Matching Careers to Degrees | bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careers/matching-careers-to-degrees |
| U.S. News.com: Education | usnews.com/topics/subjects/education |
| College Affordability and Completion | ed.gov/college-completion |
| FinAid | finaid.org |
| College Scholarchips, Colleges, and Online Degrees | college-scholarships.com |
| U.S. News & World Report: Rankings | usnews.com/rankings |
Getting research assistance . . .
Reference Desk
| Email: mclr@lonestar.edu | Phone: 936 273 7390 |
Department Contacts
Department Home: http://www.lonestar.edu/transfer-resources.htm
| Name | Phone Number | Office Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rosario Martinez Castillo, Director | Rosario.Martinez@lonestar.edu |
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