McElveen MRC is making the change to becoming a full Media Resource Center (MRC) which means that we will be expanding in a variety of directions. One direction we are making strides toward is enhancing the literary collection with digital books and more. In a digital age, it is easier than ever to provide premium content to our patrons "online." The goals are to keep the library open 24/7, lend popular and classic eBooks, Audiobooks, and establish interactive multimedia with Kindles and Overdrive with other electronic reading devices. Some of our other plans include creating individual or small group multi-purpose rooms that can be used for study, expanding our technological offerings to better suit the needs of an ever-changing Air Force, and a variety of other changes designed to make the library a more effective Information Learning Center.
Currently McElveen MRC offers the following for use by Active Duty members and their familes, retirees, and active DoD civilians. Stop on by and register at the circulation desk to access all the MRC offers!
- *State-of-the-art multimedia center with 6 resource computers, briefing instructor station, 2 online printers, CLEP and DANTES study materials, online practice and prep resources and more.
- *Three reference computer areas, complete with 20 desktop computers available for patrons
- *Complimentary wireless network for use with personal laptops and checked-out laptops
- *Quiet study area with 5 desktop computers and space for laptops
- *Three flat screen televisions complete with Time Warner cable access (e.g. CNN, MSN, etc), updates from “What’s Happening in Air Force Libraries,”
- *Activity/conference room complete with overhead projection and net meeting capabilities.
The PDC in the MRC offers a variety of professional development and enhancement courses for Shaw AFB. These courses include but are not limited to Air Force strategic writing, leadership and management curriculums.
For the most up-to-date course listings and to register for PDC courses
please visit the Team Shaw PDC SharePoint.
