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Library and Resource Center
 

The library has both wireless [ Wi-Fi ] and high speed Internet acccess. We have several state-of-the-art PC's to help you with your research. All computers have printers and the latest PC software. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with any of your research needs. We carry a wide variety of books, including fiction, mysteries, westerns, Sci-Fi, and more. Looking for the latest best sellers? We've got them! Our Biography and general non-fiction collections are comprehensive and current.



SERVICES & COLLECTIONS

  • Free Internet, Wi-Fi, copier, fax, and scanner
  • Suggest your favorite book or movie and we will do our best to purchase the item for you!
  • We can borrow books from all of the 16 Marine Corps Libraries at your request
  • Over 2,700+ movies on DVD
  • Educational children’s DVDs
  • Award-winning and bestselling novels.
  • Non-Fiction: Americana to World History
  • Biographies on famous people from A to Z
  • Travel Guides: USA, Europe, Asia, etc.
  • Marine Reading List with all the current titles
  • Audio Books (fiction and non-fiction bestsellers)
  • Over 250 free online magazines and newspapers streamed to your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  • Database search on magazines, newspapers, and journal full-text articles
  • Conference Room available for meetings
  • Typewriters
  • iPads for in library use
  • Free Notary Public service, by appointment only, 1 pm - 4 pm, Monday - Friday, Phone: 619.524.8111
  • Marine Corps History Section and reading area
  • First Lady of the Marine Corps Reading List
  • Exceptional Family Member Program section

ELECTRONIC BOOKS

STUDY GUIDES

  • ASVAB
  • CLEP
  • Law Enforcement
  • Nursing

LANGUAGE CD'S

  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

SEND US YOUR WISH LIST FOR WHAT YOU'D LIKE THE LIBRARY TO BUY
Send wishes to Dan Cisco, Supervisory Librarian, MCRD Library

MCRD LIBRARY OFFERS FREE RESOURCES + TUTORING FROM TUTOR.COM!
Get help. Get an Online Tutor. Find a resource 24/7. MCRD Library offers free resources and tutoring from Tutor.com

Tutor.com gives children the help they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Every Tutor.com session is academically sound, and the tutors provide a positive learning experience that's always customized to meet children’s needs.

HOW TO ACCESS TUTOR.COM

  1. Go to the tutor.com login page at http://www.usmc-mccs.org/library/tutor/index.cfm
  2. Enter the password for our base and select our installation " MCRD San Diego" in the pull-down menu. Press the "Submit" button.
  3. Please contact the library for our base's password.

MILITARY ONE SOURCE
Subject databases from A to Z.
Website: www.militaryonesource.com

NAVY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE
Visit Navy Knowledge Online at http://www.nko.navy.mil You are leaving this site to go to theirs to access databases for your general interest and academic research. Other popular databases include: Business Health History Computer Software Genealogy Home & Auto Repair.

PLAYAWAY AUDIO BOOKS
Free! Playaway audio books now available. No CDs. No downloads. Just Play. Portable. Fits in your shirt pocket!

MAKING DONATIONS
Do you have unwanted books or DVDs? The library will take them. Drop off gently used donations anytime. Call ahead to arrange for large donation drop offs.

CHILDREN'S READING ROOM
We have a terrific selection of Children's books and videos! Our Children's Reading Room is comfortable and fun. Children’s Preschool Storytime is held every Monday at 10 am. Join the fun!

TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE WITH BYKI

Transparent Language Online with byki


Free! Sign up at the Library. Over 90 languages. 21 ESL courses. Learn languages 24/7 on your home computer.


USMC REQUIRED READING LIST

MARINE CORPS PROFESSIONAL READING LIST
Current, topical titles provided by Marine Corps University.

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/mcu/grc/library/Pages/mcrl.aspx


LIBRARY USE VALUE CALCULATOR
What is your library worth to you?

How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?

  • Enter in the left hand column the number of times weekly, biweekly, or monthly that you or your family typically use each service OR the number of items you or your family typically borrow in the time period you select.
  • Estimated retail value of each service (if purchased) will be calculated on the right.
  • The total value of your library use will be shown at the bottom of the worksheet depending on the criteria you chose (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Your Yearly Benefit will be shown at the top of the calculator.
  • Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Figures from the Library Use Value Calculator of the New York Library Association were used for reference. Calculator reflects some of the services offered by Depot Library, please call for details.


RELATED LINKS
Downloads
Gallery
USMC MCCS Libraries - The Library Catalog of the Marine Corps Community Services
Library Resources (Magazine list, Services & Collections and Newspaper list) PDF

 

 


 

619.524.1849
Building 7 West
Located on the Parade Deck

Dan Cisco
Supervisory Librarian
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Library
619.524.1850
ciscod@usmc-mccs.org

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 0830 - 1700
Saturday 0830 - 1700
Sunday 1300 - 1700
Closed Federal holidays

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