The Base Library has a book
collection in excess of 20,000 volumes and over 2,700 educational and
recreational videos, books on tape, books on CD, DVD's and music CD’s.
at Columbus Air Force Base
Online Catalog
Access the Library online and update your user account information. Click on
line, then click the My Account button. If you do not know your user ID and
Pin, please give us a call at 2934.
MISSION
The mission of the Columbus Library is to provide access to knowledge and information, which support the Air Force mission, education, and quality of life programs.
VISION
Library professionals exploiting state of the art technologies, giving customers immediate global access to information when and where they want it.
COMPUTER
RESOURCES
Our computer lab consists of ten Internet fast access computers with 1
LaserJet printer attached. Also available is a scanner for your use. Each
user must read an agreement at the circulation desk before signing.
Workstations are available on first come first serve with a one hour time
limit if others are waiting.
- Three LaserJet printers available for printing at no charge
- Internet fast access.
- E-mail accounts my be setup using Hotmail.com or JUNO.com
- No chat rooms allowed
ONLINE RESOURCES
Gale Database
http://infotrac.galegroup.com
Virtual Reference Library: Database of encyclopedias and specialized
reference sources.
Kids InfoBits: Kids reference sources covering subjects on geography,
current events, the arts, science, health, people and more.
EBSCOhost
Database
http://search.ebscohost.com
You may contact the Base Library for user id and password.
NewsBank
http://infoweb.newsbank.com
NewsBank now has access to five different databases with articles
covering political, social, economic, military, environmental issues &
events and many other subjects. Also available are articles that cover
Global News and a number of Military FullText Periodicals.
First Search
An online service for journals not available on the network. You may request
the library staff search for you. There is no charge for this service.
Peterson’s Air Force Resource Center
www.petersons.com/airforce
“Use this site to explore education and career opportunities”
Access online test preparation for CLEP
Contact the Base Library for access code
Air Force Chief of Staff Professional Reading Program
www.af.mil/csafreading
“The CSAF’s Professional Reading Program is a valuable resource for all
Air Force members to be used in cultivating their professional knowledge.”
From this site you can access the “Chief’s List”
AUL (Air University Library)
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/lane.htm
Air University Library supports Air University and Air Force education by providing access to information worldwide. This site provides access
to professional journals as well as many other sources for educational needs. You also have access to information about military training and schools
such as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Officer Training School
(OTS), Air War College (AWC) and Senior NCO Academy
Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall
http://afehri.maxwell.af.mil
“Explore the history of the United States Air Force’s Enlisted Corps!” From this site you can locate Enlisted Air Force Cross & Medal of Honor Recipients and Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force. This is a very good source of research for those in Airmen Leadership School.
SCAMPI (Staff College Automated Periodicals Index) select NDU Home
for journals
www.dtic.mil/dtic/scampi
EDUCATION
A variety of materials is available for checkout for
many areas of Dantes Test Preparation.
- CLEP Study materials
Five general subjects are available in VHS, DVD and CD format:
English, Math, Humanities, Social Science and
Natural Science
In addition to these five we also have Business Law, Algebra, U.S.
History I, U.S. History II, Intro to Management, American Government,
General Chemistry, Biology, Introduction to Psychology and American
Literature
- Professional Reading Lists
A separate book collection is available for those titles in the CSAF’s
Professional Reading List.
- Bibliographies
Bibliographies are created for annual programs such as Asian/Pacific
Heritage, Seasonal holidays & Back-to-school and are available for handout during that time.
ACTIVITIES
AND SERVICES
Library Tours are conducted as requested by local community groups such as
Boy/Cub Scouts, local schools College/University classes on CAFB campus,
visiting ROTC Units and FTAC (First Time Airman).
Interlibrary Loan service provides a source for locating and borrowing titles not in our collection.
Public copier and FAX
Copies are 10 cents per page
Fax: Sending - anywhere in the Continental United States $1.00 per page
Sending - International exact AT&T charges per page
Receiving - anywhere in the world 10 cents per page
JUVENILE
Summer Reading Program for school age children in grades 1-6, June –
July
Story-time for preschool ages 3-5 is offered weekly during the
school year, special times during the year and other times as requested.
For “little hands only” – grades K – 4,
there are four workstations available with fun educational learning software.
Kids Fun While You Learn Various Links for kids
ADULT
Squadron Pumpkin Carving Contest is an annual Halloween season event to show off your carving and artistic ability. One entry per Squadron and may the best entry win.
Income Tax Forms, State(MS.) and Federal, are available January-May each Tax season
Publisher’s Weekly Best Seller’s List
As a special service to our customers, we provide a copy of the Publisher’s Weekly Best Seller’s list and highlight the titles as they are received. Many of these books are ordered from the McNaughton Book Lending Service.
Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club Collection
We also maintain a separate book collection of titles from Oprah’s Book Club so that they are easily accessible.
Audio/Visual Collection: checkout for 10 days.
We have an extensive collection of
Music CD’s,
Videos,
DVD's,
Books on Tape and Books on CD.
The collection includes music from many categories (jazz, pop/rock,
classical country/western, etc.) Our books on tape and cd consist of the
popular fiction as well as a number of nonfiction self help titles and
children books. We currently have over 500 DVDs of the following kind:
movies, exercise, music, educational and etc.
Paperback book swap
For the avid paperback book buyer/reader, there is a one for one paperback book swap rack. You might even find a book or two that you have not bought & read.
New
Arrivals
Audio/Visual Collection
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