Overview

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Mission

The mission of the YWLA of Midland Library is to provide students and staff with intellectual and physical access to ideas and empower them to become successful, effective users of information, and foster a love of reading and literature.

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Goals

The goals of the YWLA of Midland Library are:

· promote the enjoyment of literature and encourage reading for pleasure

· support and enrich the curriculum

· provide access to quality information in all formats

· teach and reinforce strategies necessary to locate and evaluate information that will enable patrons to become lifelong learners

· promote collaboration within the learning community.

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YWLA Catalog

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Search

Search Destiny catalog for physical, digital, and audio books.

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Sora

Checkout digital books and audiobooks for FREE

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TexQuest

Authoritative digital resources for research

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Research Links

GALE Database

Comprehensive, resource-rich database with indexing and full-text articles. Included as a research tool that includes quality articles.


TexQuest

Numerous databases for research or information (Britannica encyclopedia, Gale, American West, etc.)


Midland College

Midland College's library resources and databases.


Academic Index

This website has career searches, assistance with resumes and applications, links and book suggestions for various careers, and so on.


SAT/ ACT Practice

These websites help you prepare for your SAT and ACT tests by letting you take practice tests, identify your weak areas, and suggest a study plan to help you be successful.



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NoodleTools

Under "Free Tools," select "NoodleBib MLS Starter". Choose "One Citation" to create one citation and then copy and paste it into a word document. Or, select "Entire Bibliography" and register for a free personal folder. You can then create a citation list that can be saved or printed.


EasyBib

How to Cite Your Sources

Use the "mybib" section at the top of the page for free MLS citations of your cources. Select the source and media type, then fill in the information blanks. Your sources will be alphabetized and your list can be saved or printed.


Midland County Public Library

The public library has additional resources, such as links to its online catalog and links to other websites. The MCPL also offers volunteer opportunities for students wanting to fulfill their Legacy hours.


American West

The American West website allows research into the history of the American West.


Tech Help

If you are looking for Tech Tutorials... You've come to the right place!

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