Library / Education Center
2020 Summer Reading Program
Extended Until 22 August!
Cool prizes for the top 3 readers in each age group (winners will be announced 28 Aug, on the
Library's Facebook page)
Easily track your reading minutes,
view upcoming virtual events & log your reading minutes
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Earn rewards! Cool prizes for reading!
(Note: reading incentive prizes may be picked up
once curbside service begins. Date to be determined)
About us:
The MacDill AFB Library, co-located with the Education Center, is open to all military personnel (active, reserve, and retired) and dependents with a military ID card. Civilians taking classes or working on the base may also use the library. Anyone outside the MacDill community who desires access to the library should contact us via phone at 813-828-3607, e-mail: 6SVS.Library@macdill.af.mil, or fax: 813-828-4416.
Click above link to search for books available
at the MacDill Library
NOTE: Username is your library card number.
Password is the 4-digit# assigned by the MacDill library, which should be handwritten on your card.
(Note: If you'd like to change your password, stop by the Library's Front Desk. If you've forgotten your password, just give us a call at 828-3607 or stop by the front desk)
If there is an available copy at MacDill, you may either visit the base library to check it out in person, or you may reserve a copy of the book by placing it on hold through the above AMC library catalog website. When the book is ready, the library will contact you by phone or email, then you will have 3 business days to stop by the library and pick it up.
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MacDill
Library Card TODAY!
Enjoy FREE access to:
Audiobooks, Magazines, ebooks, Comic Books and Entertainment/Learning Videos
Also, access to the Great Courses Library Collection
which includes videos on topics such as History, Science, Hobbies & Leisure, Food & Wine, Philosophy & Religion, Literature & Languages, Travel, Music, & Much More!
Download the RBdigital App TODAY!
Click HERE for instructions
Teens – The Library offers tons of cool stuff just for you!! Click above image to check it out!
Free Scholastic Videos from
BookFlix
FreedomFlix
Teachables
TrueFlix
ScienceFlix
Unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic
novels and comics to library patrons on any Web-connected device.
EBSCO Learning Express
For all your study needs such as:
Career Prep, High School Equivalency Center,
College Admissions Test Prep,
School Center, College Students & Adult Core Skills
MUST visit the Library to register for access
to the website
For FREE online Business & Tech learning:
O'Reilly
Online Learning
Click above logo to register or download the app
FREE Mango Language Service
Click above logo. Log in, or create a profile.
(Must have library card number ready)
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Universal Class
Learn Something New Today!
Over 500 Online Continuing Education Courses!
(Visit the Library Front Desk
for Access Code)
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eBooks, eAudiobooks
and More!
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Gale Virtual Reference
Library
Click logo at left for information available at your DoD library. eReference book titles on a multitude of subject areas.
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USAF OverDrive eLibrary
Offers a wealth of online resources, including digital magazines, music, movies, CSAF Reading List materials & more!
To access website, click above logo. Click "Sign In," then under the "Select your library" dropdown menu, choose "OverDrive Assigned (Begins with FL)" then, under "Card Number," type FL48145, plus the last 9 digits of your library card number (for example: FL48145100012345), then click "Sign In."
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Military OneSource
Military OneSource's DoD MWR Digital Library provides access to resources for Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard members and DoD civilians, plus their family members, without the need for a CAC or Library card.
MilitaryOneSource provides a wide range of services, including: language translation services, non-medical counseling, tax consultation & filing, health & wellness coaching, financial counseling, child & youth behavioral military & family life counseling, and MORE!
Click above logo, log in (first-time users must create an account first) and select any of the Libraries links under "On & Off Base Living".
Questions? Call 800-342-9647.
(Live Online Chat is also available.)
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CLEP Streaming
Videos from Comex
Systems, Inc.
Provides 80 CLEP review lessons in 16 different subject areas including: Algebra, American Government, American Literature, Analyzing Literature, Biology, Business Law, Chemistry, Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, Principles of Management, Psychology, Social Science, US History I, and US History II.
(Ask a Library staff member for the password)
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Hoopla...Movies, Music & More!
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows users to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on their computers, tablets, phones, or TV. With no waiting, users can borrow up to 5 titles per month. These titles can either be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later via the hoopla app (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Roku). PLEASE NOTE: Site does NOT support Internet Explorer (IE).
To register for an account, simply click the above Hoopla logo, enter your email address and create a password.
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BrainHQ
BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that offers 29 exercises specialized to work out your attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation, and intelligence. Whether you decide to design your own program (choosing exercises and workouts that meet your personal interests, mood, and schedule), or use the personalized trainer feature, BrainHQ will provide personal workouts that adapt in difficulty so that you'll always be training at your optimum level. Enter the access key (which you'll need to ask the Library Staff for) to create your new Air Force account. Once registered, be sure to download the BrainHQ app to your mobile device in order to access these personalized brain-training exercises from anywhere!
PLEASE NOTE: Site may be blocked on the military network. If link does not work, try accessing from a commercial or .NET network.
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CultureGrams
CultureGrams provides concise, reliable and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
Information includes facts and figures, as well as an insider’s perspective on daily life and culture, including history, customs and lifestyles of people around the world.
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EBSCO Research Databases
Offers a broad range of full text and bibliographic databases designed for research. Subject areas include: academic, biomedical, government, school K-12 and military. The databases include: Business Searching Interface
Small Business Reference Center
Consumer Health Complete
Military Transition Support Center
Literary Reference Center
EBSCOhost Research Databases
EBooks on EBSCOhost
Ebook mobile app
Audiobooks on EBSCOhost
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
EBSCO Discovery Service
NoveList K-8 Plus & NoveList Plus
Explora for Primary Schools
Explora for Public Libraries
Explora for Secondary Schools
Explora for Educator’s Edition
Database access can be found HERE(Ask a Library staff member for a username & password.)
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Tutor.com
Get help from a professional tutor anytime you need it with Tutor.com. These services are FREE for all Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve members and all dependents of military personnel. Tutors are online and available to help 24/7.
They offer assistance in 16 different subject areas, writing an effective resume, and professional proofreading. Free mobile companion "Tutor.com To Go" for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch is also available.
Click below link to ensure you meet eligibility requirements; then set up your free account! Click here to check out this great resource today!
About our Collection: MacDill AFB Library offers a wide range of resources to meet the information needs of our community. These resources include: - Full-text online databases (military, academic, and general interest)
- USAF OverDrive Library, a site for audiobooks, ebooks, CSAF reading list materials, streaming videos and more! If you don't already have a library card, visit the MacDill library to register for one and then you can log in to the OverDrive website. To access the site CLICK HERE. Once at the site, click "Sign In," then under the "select library" dropdown menu, choose "OverDrive Assigned (Begins with FL)" and hit "Go." Lastly, for the Library card number, type FL48145, then the last 9 digits of your library card number. Example: FL48145100012345. You may then borrow up to 5 titles at a time, which may be borrowed for up to 14 days per title.
- Extensive military history collection
- Professional reading list titles for Air Force, Army, Navy, & Marines
- Test preparation materials for GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, TOEFL, MCAT, DSST, CLEP, GED, ASVAB, Military Flight Aptitude, & Officer Candidate
- Popular fiction and non-fiction
- Large assortment of books on tape and CD, including foreign language courses
- Music CDs; movies on DVD and VHS
- Children's fiction and non-fiction, including picture books
- General interest and military magazines and newspapers
Library Amenities:
- Fax service. Outgoing fax for DSN, local and toll free numbers: 10¢/page. Incoming faxes: 10¢/page. Long-distance faxes: Up to 10 pages: $1.00, Up 11-20 pages: $2.00, etc. Check with the Front Desk.
- Computer lab with Internet access, scanner, Microsoft Office applications and multimedia capabilitie.
- Quiet Study Carrels
- Wireless Internet Access
- Interlibrary Loan Services
- Research Assistance from Professional Librarians
- Multi-media Listening Stations
- Children's Room
- Sun Patio
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