Coon Rapids Library

Library Hours 

                       Closed 
Saturday, May 18th - Monday, May 27th

Academic Year 
        Monday - Thursday 
            7:30 am to 8:00 pm
        Friday
            7:30 am to 4:00 pm
        Saturday
            9:00 am to 1:00 pm
        Closed Sunday & Holidays

Summer Hours (May 28 - August 1)
       Monday & Thursday
           7:30 am– 4:00 pm
       Tuesday & Wednesday 
         11:00 am – 7:00 pm
       Closed Friday - Sunday

Welcome

Welcome to the Coon Rapids Campus Library. Our circulation desk is staffed with student workers who can assist you with book loans and general inquiries.  For research assistance, or instruction, please contact one of your faculty librarians via the links at the right.

Mission Statement 

As an integral part of the educational process, the mission is to provide curriculum resources and access to broader materials and instruction about a variety of learning resources.

Introduction to Library Research

Information Literacy Tutorial 
Research by Topic (RQS) 

Research by Course (CQS)
Citation Guides 
Assignment Calculator 

Find Books

MnPALS Classic

MnPALS Plus

MnLINK Gateway - Library Catalog

Databases

ARTSTOR: Art images
BREPOLIS:  International Medieval Bibliography--(On-Campus Access Only)--Brepolis Guide
CQ Researcher:  Comprehensive Reports and Analysis - Controversial Issues
eHRAF:  Articles - World Cultures
EBSCO:  Articles - Academic, Alt HealthWatch, Art, Business, CINAHL, E-Books, PsycArticles, etc.
         Points of View: (Ebsco)
         Student Research Center: (Ebsco)
FILMS ON DEMAND: Do not view from library computers
GALE:  Articles - Academic, Opposing Viewpoints, Science, etc.
GROVE MUSIC ONLINE:  Articles and Biographies
JSTOR:  Articles - Arts & Sciences and Music Collection
PROQUEST:  Articles - American and International Newspapers 

Database Tutorials

CINAHL Tutorial
EBSCO Journal Searching Tutorial
EBSCO: E-Book Downloading Tutorial
EBSCO: E-Book Searching Tutorial
GALE: Opposing Viewpoints Tutorial
JSTOR Tutorial

Journals

Journal of Chemical Education

Other Resources

Agricola	Minnesota Statutes
CIA	National Library of Medicine
Federal Digital System	Science
Global Climate Change	Statistical Abstracts
Khan Academy (Subject Tutorials)	United Nations Demographic Yearbook
Minnesota Compass	United Nations Statistical Yearbook
Minnesota Court Forms	USA.gov
Minnesota Legislative Manual	U.S. Census: American Factfinder
Minnesota Northstar	White House

Pathfinders

Pathfinders will help you locate some of the best sources:
Earth Day	Nutrition and Wellness
Literary Criticism	Women In American Culture
Minnesota Research	Women In A Global Perspective
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Loan Policy

                *Anoka-Ramsey Community College ID or library card is required 
                *Loan period for most material is 21 days
                *Two (2) renewals allowed to students 
                *$10 processing fee for each item 10 or more days overdue
                *$35 replacement charge for each item lost or damaged