Library Collections
The collections of the Melvil Dewey Library and Media
Center support the courses and curricula of Jefferson Community College.
Books
Find
Books provides
details relating to accessing books using a variety of resources. This
page also provides detailed information on our ebook collections.
- The library owns approximately 57,000 print book volumes.
- The library offers the content of several thousand electronic books (E-books) to our patrons. These books come from several sources, described in detail on our Find Books page.
Newspapers, Magazines and Journals
Articles: Use
our databases to access literally millions of newspaper, magazine and
journal articles from thousands of titles.
- The library subscribes to several newspapers in print format, including the Watertown Daily Times,Wall Street Journal and more. In addition, hundreds of thousands of newspaper articles from all over the world are available via our database offerings.
- The contents of the Watertown Daily Times from 1973 to 1997 is available on microfilm.
- The library subscribes to over 200 magazine and journal titles in print format.
The Media Center
Located on the second floor of the library, the Media
Center maintains a collection of videocassettes, DVDs, and music CDs.
These materials have been carefully selected to supplement many of the
academic programs at Jefferson Community College. Access to the collection
is provided through the library's online catalog. Students and community
residents may use video materials in the viewing area of the Media Center.
With prior notification, specific videocassettes and DVDs can be delivered
to the library circulation desk for viewing in the library during hours
when the Media Center is closed. The
non-circulated collection of media is for faculty use only. There are
videotapes and tutorials which may be borrowed by students.
Telephone: (315) 786-2282
Internet Research
Internet Research provides
links to reliable websites, web directories and a web resource evaluation
sheet.
Local History Room
The Local History Room contains a special collection of books, periodicals, manuscripts, pamphlets and clippings about Watertown, Jefferson County, the North Country, the Adirondacks and Jefferson Community College. Materials designated Archives - Reference must be used in the library. A reference librarian is available to assist patrons doing research on local history. The Local History Room is open limited hours. Please call (315) 786-2225 in advance to schedule an appointment.