Wireless Internet Access:
Wi-Fi access is now available at both libraries. Ten additional computer stations have been added for the patron’s connivance. Please sign in at the circulation desk to receive a computer number. All computers now have easy access. Please touch the keys to activate the screen. Patrons may also use thumb drives to save work. A color copier, printer is available. Please inquire at the desk before using the color printer as setting need to be changed. Patrons may also bring their personnel computers to the libraries although base copiers will not be available.

Collections:
Your base libraries contain a wide selection of books and materials specifically orientated to the military community. An extensive new list of titles has recently been added to the collection and includes Playaways, books on CD, DVDs , movies and numerous tiles in the nonfiction, military, children’s and young adult sections . School reading list titles are available for summer reading. Complete children’s and young adult sections are available for military families. The McNaughton section in each library provides access to the most recent fiction and best seller titles in print. There are no overdue fines.

General Gray Marine Warrior Library:
The MCRD library provides a comprehensive collection of US military history books in all categories. Please use Inter-Library Loan to borrow needed titles from the MCRD library.

USMC Reading Lists:
Both libraries offer complete collections of the Commandants Reading List. All titles are listed according to rank. Flyers of the list are available for easy reference. Several titles are also available on CD or Playaway.

The COMMARCENT Reading List contains MC publications, books, pamphlets, newspaper and magazine articles which are divided into specific regions with CENTCOMOR. Readings are listed by rank and length of time before deployment to ensure all Marines are prepared for the cultural and environmental changes they will encounter.

Navy Professional Reading List:
Copies of the reading list and titles are now available at both libraries.

Reference Collections:
Reference collections at both libraries directly reflect the education course available. The GALE Resources online references provide extensive research capabilities, as well as the powerful Power Search tool that allows the user to cross -search all available databases for needed information. Major newspapers from around the country are also available. The banners listed above provide easy access to a world of information for the entire family.

The online catalog is now available at both libraries at computer station Number 4.

Tutor.com:
Tutor.com is available 24/7. Tutor .com has expanded to include additional adult subject help, resume help, test prep assistance, K-12 homework help and much more. Each family is encouraged to enroll by visiting, emailing or calling either library. Please provide your installation name, your full name, home email address and telephone number. An instant email will be forwarded to the home email address and a password will be assigned to the user. A family friendly password can be selected. Please use only one account per family. There is no limit to the number of sessions.

Rosetta Stone:
Rosetta Stone is the most popular and expensive language learning tool on the market. The USMC and MCCS now provide this service free of charge. Marines may use MarineNet to access the online service. All other personnel must contact the library to register before accessing this program. Please provide the library with a username (at least six characters long), your full name, home email address, and phone number. The password is marine. The user will receive an email from Rosetta Stone providing the URL, the username and password. Please bookmark the URL for easy access. Not using the account on a regular basis will cause it to become inactive. Please call the librarian to reactivate your account.

Sesame Street Children’s Room:
The Sesame Street Corporation has decorated the children’s room on the Air Station. This ongoing project is dedicated to military families around the world. Manipulative toys and booklets have been included. Parents and children visit the room on a regular basis.

Tax Information:
Each library provides all tax forms and publications, including reproducible paper forms and internet accessible forms. You may also access the IRS from home using www.irs.gov.

Fax, Internet and Copying Services:
Each library provides full access to all services at no charge. There is no limit as to the number of pages that can be faxed or copied. All library staff will assist the patron with faxing services.

Parris Island Story time:
Story time is held on the second and fourth Tuesdays and Wednesdays’ of the month. There are two time slots on Tuesday. These are at 0900 and again at 0930. On Wednesday the story time begins at 0930. All parents are welcome to bring children ages 3-6. Snacks are provided. Additional story times are available upon request. Call 228-1671 to set up a time.

MCCS Air Station Library Story time:
Story time and related activities are held at the Air Station Library on the third Thursday of each month at 0900 for children ages 3-6. All are welcome to attend. Call 228-6131 to set up a time.