Jefferson State Community College Libraries: Introduction to the Libraries: The Resources

List of Databases and Resources Provided by the Libraries

The JSCC Libraries provide access to over 60 premier research and reference resources which are fully accessible online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
These resources support all academic and fast-track programs offered by the College.

Advanced Search
Use this option to create an advanced search using multiple search terms or limiting to content type.

Students: Suggest Material
Students may use this form to suggest materials to be purchased by the libraries for the libraries.
Faculty and Staff: Request Library Acquisitions
Faculty and staff may use this form to submit a request for library acquisitions for specific courses, departments, or programs.

Video Introduction to the JSCC Libraries
Follow this link for a video introduction and orientation to the JSCC Libraries' website.
Orientation to the JSCC Libraries' Website
Follow this link to view a tutorial on the library website and how to use the features available.
How to Use 'Search everything'
Tutorial on using "Search Everything" feature which searches all library resources from a single search box.

Job & Career Accelerator This link opens in a new window
EBSCO LearningExpress® Job & Career Accelerator is a dynamic online college, career and job search platform full of resources that can help you find and prepare for success in a chosen profession.
PrepStep's Career and Workplace Preparation This link opens in a new window
Prepare for licensing, certification, and entrance exams, explore occupations, and improve your workplace skills.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
Find all the tools you need to discover your passion, ace your exams, and excel in your career!

Computer Skills Center This link opens in a new window
Learn the fundamentals of your computer, the Internet, and popular software applications with these easy-to-follow multimedia tutorials—and take advantage of all that today’s technology has to offer.
Peterson's Test and Career Prep This link opens in a new window
Totally new to the Microsoft suite of products or looking to learn more? Choose from “30 minute” tutorials or hours long, comprehensive tutorials, to learn Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access. NEW in the Testing & Education Reference Center.

Core English Skills Review [PrepStep] This link opens in a new window
Strengthen your reading and writing skills, build your vocabulary, and more.
Core Math and Science Skills Review from PrepStep This link opens in a new window
Strengthen and review your core math and science skills.

Communication Essentials
This four-part streaming video series from Films On Demand helps college students improve their communication skills in four critical areas: listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Viewers are challenged to improve their habits and aim for several concrete goals—such as the ability to actively participate in discussions and meetings, to craft effective messages in speech or text, to process and understand workplace communication, and more.
Streaming Video: Professionalism 101
With tips and advice from career counselors, human resources reps, new employees, and seasoned business professionals, this three-part series takes a commonsense approach to the details of job success. Each program provides essential information on the big issues (dress codes, asking for a raise) as well as on matters seldom covered (dealing with office politics, surprise visits from higher-ups).
Quiz: Professionalism 101
The following quiz is derived from the three-part series Professionalism 101: Skills to Succeed and Advance at Work.