You have access to over 54,000 printed books and 220,000 electronic books. These books can give you an in-depth look at an historical topic.
To find books in the JSCC Library, use the Online Catalog
You may also want to come into the JSCC Library and browse in the various subject areas of the library. Searching the indexes of printed books can be very helpful.
Here is a search of the catalog for all books dealing with the topic of African American History
If you need a book that the Jackson State Community College Library doesn't own, please contact Carrie Baker at 731-424-3520 ext. 50572 or by email at cbaker34@jscc.edu
Provide her with the author, title, date of publication and publisher.
The Library will then ask another library to loan us the book. We use the Online College Library Center to connect us to most academic libraries in the country.
It takes about 2 weeks for a book to be sent here from another library.
Here is an excellent resource that provide overviews of topics in American History or provide biographical information.
