Frequently Asked Questions
What is MELO?
It is an electronic collection of resource information selected by librarians
and taken from the internet. It contains web pages, databases, Mississippi
community college library catalogs, and links to Mississippi CC library web pages.
It is an initiative of the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC).
What are my library's hours?
You can find each community college library hours at
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/hours.php. How do I find a book in my community college
library on MELO?
MELO links to all the community college online catalogs at
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/catalogs.php. These catalogs provide an
index to a library's books, journals, and videos.
Would I find other information databases on my college
library's web page?
Yes, many of the Mississippi community college libraries subscribe to other databases
that are not found on MELO. It is always a good idea to follow the link
to your own college's library found on the 'Member Libraries' link on MELO's homepage.
How do I find a magazine or journal article on MELO?
Magazine and journal articles are found in the databases Ebscohost and SIRS.
First Search is primarily a group of indexes to articles, but some full-text are
found there also. These are found on the 'Databases/Indexes' page at
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/databases.php.
How do I contact
a librarian from my college library?
Contact information is found on this MELO page at
http://www.colin.cc.ms.us/vcclib/test/electricreftable.php
Can I find a list of online
courses offered by the MSVCC on MELO?
Yes, you may either follow the MSVCC link on MELO's homepage or go
directly to the list at
http://sbcjcweb.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/MsvccVisitor/.
What databases are found on MELO?
MELO includes all databases on one page found at
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/databases.php. The MAGNOLIA databases as
well as those found just on MELO are here.
What is MAGNOLIA?
MAGNOLIA is a collection of premier databases that
are funded by the state legislature and are available free of charge to all Mississippi
citizens. They are Ebscohost, First Search, GaleNet, SIRS, and Wilson's
Biographies. These databases do require a password.
How can I access a database from
off-campus?
The best way is to go to the following page which will prompt you for a password.....
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/databases.php.
How do I get
a password to access a database from off-campus?
You will need to contact your own community college
library and they will give you this information. Contact information is
found at
http://www.colin.cc.ms.us/vcclib/test/electricreftable.php.
How do I know if a web site is considered
reliable?
MELO offers information on evaluating web pages at...
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/tutev.php.
Where can I find a dictionary,
encyclopedia, or directory on MELO?
MELO's reference page (
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/reference_list.php)
offers quick useful information on a broad range of subjects. It includes
encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, almanacs, guides, handbooks, and manuals.
How do I cite a source? ....how
do I cite one of MELO's databases?
It is always best to first check with your instructor for any specific instructions
as to style or format they want. Manuals for different bibliographic/works
cited information are found on MELO's 'Reference/Style Manuals' page (
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/style_manuals.php).
It includes both MLA and APA format information.
Explanation and examples about how to cite MELO and MAGNOLIA databases are found
on the 'tutorial/electronic databases' page (
http://www.colin.edu/vcclib/test/tutordata.php#maga)
by selecting 'cite info'.
