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Databases
Did you know that COM Library you has over 40 online databases? Did
you know you can access them from your office? COM Library has arranged
them into 14 different subject categories: Databases.
eBooks
Read eBooks, electronic versions of printed books. This page combines free
eBooks to those that COM Library subscribes to. We have access to thousands
of books through NetLibrary: eBooks.
Guides
COM library publishes a number of guides that may help your students, including
one for Distance Ed students. If you don't see one
that suits your class we can make you
one!: Guides.
Amazon Wish List for Faculty
College libraries rely on faculty input for the collection. No one knows better than you what you are teaching and which books will help your students the most. Help us make our collection even better!
We’ve already set up wish lists for some departments based on areas that we know have had research assignments for their students. If you do not see yours, just let us know (kpark@com.edu or x 201) and we’ll be happy to make one! We'll also come to your department for a demo (kpark@com.edu or x 201).
Academic Success
Business & Computer Technologies
Cosmetology
Distance Ed
ESL
Fine Arts
Humanities
Nursing
Science-Math
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Theater
Any COM faculty can log into Amazon with the comlibrarian account. Here is how it works:
Click on Your Account in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Sign in using login from COM Library. Contact kpark@com.edu for username and password. Please use your com.edu email.
Once logged in, search away! Here are some search tips: First, On Amazon’s home page, look under Shop All Departments and select Books. Then:
a. Browse for books
Once on the books page, scroll down until you see categories on the left hand side of the screen. The categories are broad. For instance, someone looking for nursing books should select medical, and from the medical page look for nursing on the left hand hide and select it. All nursing books will be listed, with more subcategories available on the left hand side.
OR
b. Use advanced search
Once on the books page, select Advanced Search from the Books toolbar. On the Advanced Search screen you can limit the books on your result list by publication date, limit to specific publishers or authors and even search by ISBN if you already have that information, as well as other options.
While viewing a book you think should be added to the collection, access the Wish list on the right hand side of the screen. Click on the Wish List arrow to select your department, click Continue, and you’ve added a book to the Wish List! Step by step where to click and in what order, below:
If you want to review your department Wish List, click on the Your lists menu arrow on the upper right hand corner of the page, then select Wish List.
From the Wish Lists page scroll down until you see the Your Public folders box, and click on your department name. Voilà! You’ve helped to improve the library’s collection!
The library orders from Amazon once a month. If you need the books(s) faster, please let us know so we can expedite the purchase and processing. If you'd like to check to see what has already been purchased, on your department Wish List, select Purchased under SHOW ME:. Also note that Amazon includes the date items were added to the list.
You don’t have to do anything else, but just so you know, when books are ordered based on your department Wish List, the library will let you know.
