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Welcome

Welcome to the James Sprunt Community College Library! We are pleased to provide you with academic support and services. This guide will provide you with a quick overview of resources that you will find useful for your fast forward classes.

Classic Library Catalog

Library catalog
Search for books, books on CD, and DVDs in your library or elsewhere in the NC community college system.

Spartan Search

About Spartan Search

The Spartan Search is defined as a discovery service. This type of search brings up a list of results from the different types of resources available in the Library's collections. These results include articles and videos from different databases, LibGuide content, and books and videos from the Library's catalog; all from using one single search box.

Databases by Subject: Click on each subject tab to explore a list of relevant databases. From off-campus, use your JSCC email and password, or library barcode number to log in.

ABC-CLIO This link opens in a new window
Full-text e-books including academic and reference titles and primary sources.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers on a broad range of subjects. Includes peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Collection of over 30,000 streaming videos on all subjects from the BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and other producers. Includes documentaries, interviews, speeches, artistic performances, and instructional films.

Education Database This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly and trade journals, plus dissertations and popular periodicals on education topics.
ERIC (education) This link opens in a new window
Database of scholarly journals and reports on education. (Use "Full text available on ERIC" to find only articles available at no charge; however, some remotely-hosted free content may also be hidden.)
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Collection of over 30,000 streaming videos on all subjects from the BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and other producers. Includes documentaries, interviews, speeches, artistic performances, and instructional films.

All Education Databases

History Study Center This link opens in a new window
This database provides global coverage from ancient times to today and provdes access to both primary and secondary sources.
Salem History This link opens in a new window
Online resources including Milestone Documents and encyclopedias on the 20th century, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, the 50 states, business, inventors, and notorious figures.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers on a broad range of subjects. Includes peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Background information, biographies, dictionaries, and more reference tools to help you start your research.

All History Databases

Psychology Database This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly and trade journals covering all areas of psychology. Primarily peer-reviewed content.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers on a broad range of subjects. Includes peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Background information, biographies, dictionaries, and more reference tools to help you start your research.

All Psychology Databases

SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new window
Viewpoints and selected periodical articles on over 300 current and controversial issues.
Criminal Justice Database This link opens in a new window
Articles from trade, scholarly, and popular publications on crime, corrections, law, and related topics.
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers on a broad range of subjects. Includes peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Collection of over 30,000 streaming videos on all subjects from the BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and other producers. Includes documentaries, interviews, speeches, artistic performances, and instructional films.

Contact Library Staff

E-mail Colleen Kehoe-Robinson, Director of Library Services, or call (910) 275-6332
Email Matthew Vincett, Librarian, or call (910) 275-6331
E-mail Lisa Humphrey, Library Assistant, or call (910) 275-6333
Message @jscclibon Facebook (opens a new window)

Chat Reference

Working on your research at night, or on the weekends when the Library is closed? We offer virtual reference, where you can chat with a professional librarian during evening and weekend hours. Type your question into the chat box and a librarian will respond!

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