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Statista provides global statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Charts can be downloaded in PNG, PowerPoint, Excel or PDF formats, embedded in web pages or online courses (when available) and can be great to use in papers or presentations. You can access Statista and other great databases from our A-Z Databases page. Login with your COM account for off campus access. Here's an Example There are a number of things you can do on the chart page, though some option availability depends on the source:  * Grab a chart to include in your paper or presentation in PNG, PDF, Excel or PowerPoint formats. * Grab a citation. * Grab the code to embed a chart in a web page, including your online course.  * Customize a chart using the ger icon.  * Save the chart to your favorites. * Get an email ...

The Librarians made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. The documentary won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking and explores censorship, book banning and the freedom to read. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers. The Librarians is a cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books. Want More? Go to the Banned Books guide, see all Book & eBook news or How to Use Academic Videos Online (AVON).  http://dlvr.it/TVRwSc

Did you know the library has a "library of things" that we can check-out to persons with a COM ID? The next time it's pouring rain outside, duck into the library and check out an umbrella to get around campus. Did your phone die and you forget your phone charger at home?  While in the library, check-out a phone charger to charge it. Math homework require a graphing calculator you don't have with you today?  Do your homework in the library and check one out from us. We have what you need to succeed!  We are here to help. Read more about COM library here. http://dlvr.it/TVRFrF

Do you live in the community surrounding College of the Mainland?  If you reside within the taxing district for the college (Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, San Leon, Bacliff, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Algoa, Arcadia and Alta Loma), you can purchase a COM library card for $12/year.  Cards are good for one school year (Sept -  Aug) and are pro-rated on a monthly basis.  For staff, students and faculty at COM, your COM ID is your library card. While most library services can be accessed onsite at the library without a card, you will need a COM library card to check-out books and DVD's. Popular online leisure reading options like hoopla and Libby/OverDrive will not be accessible to community members through COM with a library card, but can be accessed at most local public libraries.  If you are interested in those services, visit your local public library to get a card and start reading online today! . What You Can Do at COM library: * Use the computer lab and access pay for print...

Do you live in the community surrounding College of the Mainland?  If you reside within the taxing district for the college (Texas City, La Marque, Dickinson, San Leon, Bacliff, Hitchcock, Santa Fe, Algoa, Arcadia and Alta Loma), you can purchase a COM library card for $12/year.  Cards are good for one school year (Sept -  Aug) and are pro-rated on a monthly basis.  For staff, students and faculty at COM, your COM ID is your library card. While most library services can be accessed onsite at the library without a card, you will need a COM library card to check-out books and DVD's. Popular online leisure reading options like hoopla and Libby/OverDrive will not be accessible to community members through COM with a library card, but can be accessed at most local public libraries.  If you are interested in those services, visit your local public library to get a card and start reading online today! . What You Can Do at COM library: * Use the computer lab and access pay f...

Get books, eBooks, articles, media, primary sources and websites on the terrorist attacks and aftermath on the September 11, 2001 attacks from our 9/11 guide. The New York Times, September 12, 2001 * Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon in Day of Terror, New York Times, 12 Sept., 2001 * Rescue Workers Rush in, and Many do Not Return, New York Times, 12 Sept., 2001 * Survivors are found in the Rubble, New York Times, 12 Sept., 2001 * A Hijacked Boeing 757 Slams into the Pentagon, Halting the Government, New York Times, 12 Sept., 2001 * See more articles on 9/11 from the same issue.   More Featured in the Guide Here are a few more examples of what you can find in the guide. Some resources must be accessed on campus or login with your COM account to access campus. * Spying Blind: The CIA, the FBI, and the Origins Of 9/11 (eBook) * 102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers (print book) * Portraits from Grou...

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Social Issues Make Great Paper Topics! Need a research paper idea? Check out our book display featuring topics like: *  Reproductive Rights *  Climate Change *  College Athletes *  Gun Control & the Second Amendment *  Supreme Court *  Immigration & Social Justice Find current, relevant topics, discover different perspectives, and build a stronger paper with resources from our collection.  Stop by and find your next great research topic! For more strong, academic resources on social issue topics, visit our online libguides and search for your topic of interest. http://dlvr.it/TVPHtm

Online learning can be challenging, but the right resources can make all the difference. These two practical eBooks are packed with strategies to help you stay organized, improve your study habits, manage your time effectively and get more out of every online class. Whether you're looking to boost your grades or simply feel more confident in your coursework, these guides can help you stay on track and achieve your academic goals. Find links for these eBooks and more resources on the library's Online Study Skills guide. For resources on related topics, visit these online library guides: Academic Writing, Study Skills or Psychology for Success. http://dlvr.it/TVKTsf

Online learning can be challenging, but the right resources can make all the difference. These two practical eBooks are packed with strategies to help you stay organized, improve your study habits, manage your time effectively and get more out of every online class. Whether you're looking to boost your grades or simply feel more confident in your coursework, these guides can help you stay on track and achieve your academic goals. Find links for these eBooks and more resources on the library's Online Study Skills guide. For resources on related topics, visit these online library guides: Academic Writing, Study Skills or Psychology for Success. http://dlvr.it/TVKTjw

Did you know the library has a "library of things" that we can check-out to persons with a COM ID? The next time it's pouring rain outside, duck into the library and check out an umbrella to get around campus. Did your phone die and you forget your phone charger at home?  While in the library, check-out a phone charger to charge it. Math homework require a graphing calculator you don't have with you today?  Do your homework in the library and check one out from us. We have what you need to succeed!  We are here to help. Read more about COM library here. http://dlvr.it/TVHdK6

Did you know the library has a "library of things" that we can check-out to persons with a COM ID? The next time it's pouring rain outside, duck into the library and check out an umbrella to get around campus. Did your phone die and you forget your phone charger at home?  While in the library, check-out a phone charger to charge it. Math homework require a graphing calculator you don't have with you today?  Do your homework in the library and check one out from us. We have what you need to succeed!  We are here to help. Read more about COM library here. http://dlvr.it/TVHd6v

Are you constantly saying, “I’ll do it later”? You're not alone! The PBS Crash Course: Procrastination video explores why we put things off, the science behind procrastination, and practical strategies to help students take action before deadlines become emergencies.  Invest 10 minutes for your academic success!  Watch the video, try the tips, and take the first step toward breaking the procrastination habit today! For more tips and hacks to academic success, check out the library guides: Psychology for Success and Study Skills. http://dlvr.it/TVCrzb

Are you constantly saying, “I’ll do it later”? You're not alone! The PBS Crash Course: Procrastination video explores why we put things off, the science behind procrastination, and practical strategies to help students take action before deadlines become emergencies.  Invest 10 minutes for your academic success!  Watch the video, try the tips, and take the first step toward breaking the procrastination habit today! For more tips and hacks to academic success, check out the library guides: Psychology for Success and Study Skills. http://dlvr.it/TVCr7l

Check out our new "For Dummies" book display, featuring easy-to-understand guides on a variety of college subjects and skills. Whether you're tackling math, science, writing, study skills, or just looking for a little extra help, these books break down complex topics into simple, manageable steps. Stop by and browse the display—you might just find the study guide you didn't know you needed!  Books can be checked out for free.   For more help on various subjects, check out our library subject guides! http://dlvr.it/TVB6xj

A landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend... As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. Get in on Libby.  More on Dolly All can be accessed on or off campus 24/7, requires login with your COM account.  * Dolly Parton (Biography) * Dolly on Dolly : Interviews and Encounters with Dolly Parton (eBook) * WHAT WOULD DOLLY DO?: Dolly Parton as Authentic Leader (article) * Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Inspiring a Love of Reading for Thirty Years, One Package at a Time (article) * Imagination Library: A Study of the Sustained Effects of Participation in an Early Reading Program (article) * Dolly Parton Wa...

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics  is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.  As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. Get in on Libby.  More on Dolly All can be accessed on or off campus 24/7, requires login with your COM account.  * Dolly Parton (Biography) * Dolly on Dolly : Interviews and Encounters with Dolly Parton (eBook) * WHAT WOULD DOLLY DO?: Dolly Parton as Authentic Leader (article) * Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Inspiring a Love of Reading for Thirty Years, One Package at a Time (article) * Imagination Library: A Study of the Sustained Effects of Participation in an Early Reading Program ...

Looking to strengthen your study habits, improve time management, and sharpen your critical thinking skills? Our college success collection offers practical strategies to help students stay organized, study effectively, and achieve their academic goals. Whether you're a new student or in your last year of college, these resources can help you build the skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond. These books are currently on display on the first floor main display board.  Stop by, explore the collection, and discover new ways to support your academic success! For more resources on student success, visit the library's Study Skills or Psychology for Success online guides. http://dlvr.it/TV6XTN

If a teacher has provided a class textbook to the library for their students to use, we have it on reserve.  You can use the KIC scanner to scan chapters of a reserve textbook (no more than two per week because of copyright laws), or other documents you need scanned.  Then email them to yourself and use the computer lab to read, print or forward them. The library has what you need to succeed!  Check out the Library of Things to see what else the library makes available to students to help with your studies.  Items can be checked out at the library circulation desk using your COM ID. http://dlvr.it/TV4rwp

We've got lots of great resources just for you!  Real People. Real Help. 24/7. You asked for it, you got it! Now you can ask for help with research and citations 24/7! So if it is 2 in the morning and you need a source, head to COM Library and get started with Ask a Librarian! You will get help from real live people, and it's available from every page! During library hours COM Library staff will still be answering chats, but when we close real academic librarians working at colleges from around the world will hop online to help you out. They can help with all the same things that our library staff do, like helping you find scholarly articles, primary sources and grabbing citations.  The little orange chat but is gone! We never use AI or robots to help our students, so now our chat button makes it clear: Ask a Librarian!  Library Space We have lots of places to read, study, charge your devices, and even places to de-stress with puzzles, chess, backgam...

Looking for a reading escape filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable romance? Our latest romantasy picks deliver the perfect blend of enchanting worlds, high-stakes action, and heart-racing relationships. Whether you're already a devoted fantasy fan or just curious about the genre everyone is talking about, these captivating reads offer the best of both worlds: epic storytelling and irresistible romance. Best of all, you can check them out for free from the library. Visit COM library today and discover why romantasy has become one of the hottest trends in fiction. Your next obsession is waiting. We're your source for great leisure reads!  Visit the library's online leisure collection guide for more ways to read the books on your TBR list. http://dlvr.it/TV1BDD