LIBRARY SERVICES ONLINE
Library services extend beyond brick and mortar facilities and into the clickable realm of online collections and support. "Bricks and Clicks" offers an online General Library Card Catalog and a Google-like multimedia search engine that provides access to databases anytime, anywhere.
24/7 Research Services
The following research products can be accessed by USMC active duty servicemembers, families, retirees, and Civil Service members using any computer connected to the Internet:
Catalog Search
Library Catalogs: Search and choose the materials you want to check out from your installation library. Use the catalog search engine to locate books, articles, audios, and videos housed in general library facilities. Search all of the installation library catalogs or choose your installation from the drop down menu. If you need materials from another library, ask your librarian about an Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Search Tools
Online Databases (Contact your base librarian for password information.):
- GALE Use GALE resources to find full text articles and abstracts that are relevant to your needs. The cross searchable databases include collections for criminal justice, military and intelligence, health, sports medicine, academics, and news. The Student Resource Center - Junior offers content that meets middle school standards, and the Student Edition collection offers articles and ebooks on a wide range of high school subject matter.
Professional Reading
The following URL's provide easy access to updated lists of titles for professional development and for deployment.
- Professional Reading List
- Counterinsurgency Reading List for Marines
- II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Forward (Fwd) Reading List for OIF 06-08 (CAC authentication required)
- Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (COMUSMARCENT) Reading List (CAC authentication required)
Family Sites
(Please preview the following sites and materials before allowing your children access.)
RESOURCES