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McElveen Library
400 Shaw Drive
Phone: (803) 895-4518 Fax: (803) 895-3961
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.;
  Fri. - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday -Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Email Us:20svs.library@shaw.af.mil

The McElveen Library features a state-of -the-art computer lab and reference lab area with 54desktop computers, a teen room with two gaming desktop computers, three listening station computers equipped with headphones and microphone access, craft area, expanded children's collection and children's reading area with four ThinkPad computers with learning games, four desktop computers for the parents convenience, a quiet reading lounge, activity/conference room with overhead projection and net meeting capabilities, a separate general collection and reference collections with respective circulation desks, books on tape in ipod form. Additionally, the Quiet Cup coffee bar is located inside serving "Starbucks Coffee," with a variety of hot and cold beverages and snack items .


LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide centers of access to knowledge and information essential to accomplish the Air Force mission; support professional military and voluntary off-duty education programs; and offer library facilities, resources, and services that meet the personal need and promote the productive use of leisure time for Air Force people. 


Online Databases:

Air Force History library online catalog | iBistro's e-library:  search our catalogs
Aviation Week & Space Technology:  Your one stop for comprehensive authoritative aviation, aerospace and defense industry coverage.
Jane's Information On-Line:  Research areas covered: transportation, weapons, geopolitical information, and defense equipment. Jane's products include the Market Intelligence Library, Jane's Defense Magazine Library, and military biographies. Image libraries include: air launched weapons, aircraft, land systems, and warships.
Net Library:  ACC QoLNet eBook Collection (ask us for an account).
Country Watch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 191 countries of the world.
Gale Group:  News and periodical articles on a wide range of subjects including biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses . Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. Includes special k-12 databases.
NewsBank:  National and international news, magazine articles and government documents covering economics, the environment, sports, health, science, military, politics, culture, business, and technology.
Safari books: An Online e-reference resource for technology and business professionals.
Stratfor:  (T
his resource can only be linked to through the AF Portal) A risk analysis tool and news service focusing on geopolitical and business intelligence.
SIRS Knowledge Source is a general reference database with thousands of full text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, business, political and global issues.
Peterson's Online offers content to help you find the right educational program, prepare for an important exam, and plan your career.
Rosetta Stone--Your key to language learning success. 26 languages offered! (ask us for an account). This resource is to be used for language mission requirements and is for active duty members only.
Air Force One Source: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can call in and speak to a master's level consultant or you can go online to access information or email a consultant.
Log on today to access:
Online articles, worksheets, and suggested reading lists
Educational materials: booklets, CDs, and audiotapes (at no cost to you)
Locators (summer camp, child care, etc.)
Interactive tools and much more!
Encyclopedia Britannica: English-language encyclopedia with over 120,000+ articles, an updated world atlas, thousands of images and videos, an online dictionary and thesaurus, 300,00+ articles from respected magazines and journals, news headlines, guides to the Web's best sites, and much more.
EBSCO HOST DATABASES:  EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center, EBSCO Research Databases, Points of View, International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Center, Kids Search (Middle School), Searchasaurus (Elementary School), Student Research Center (High School & Middle School).

Find e-books for children, games and more at Tumble books. Tumblebooks banner


Valuable Links:
Sumter County Public Library
AF Crossroads: readily available tools to assist you in obtaining information on both Air Force and private sector resources.

Click HERE to view the Federal Employees News Digest.

Contact the Base Librarian to find out more about: children's & adult programming, virtual outprocessing, Interlibrary loans, document delivery, office accounts purchasing support.

 

Virtual Reference Library
Chief of Staff Reading List

Email Us:20svs.library@shaw.af.mil
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