Online reference books (eBooks) are helpful for finding background information because they contain a lot of information about your topic all in one place. eBooks can be found in our library databases and are available at any time without a library card. Here are just a few of our eBook databases to get you started.
The MCC Library offers a diverse selection of informative books on various countries.
You can find books on specific countries in these LC call number ranges
Credo Reference is a valuable starting point for research on French, German, and Spanish world languages and cultures. The database offers access to high-quality dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books covering language, literature, culture, and key concepts.
You can find resources such as bilingual dictionaries, guides to literary terms, and overviews of important authors and movements, making it easier to understand vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context.
Credo’s mind map tool also helps you visually explore related topics and expand your research into new areas of interest. Credo Reference is especially useful for building foundational knowledge and discovering reliable background information in or on your target language or culture.
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Credo Reference Mind map of Spanish cuisine: The central node is labeled "Spanish cuisine." Branches extend to key elements such as "Omelette," "Bota bag," "Kare-kare," "Standard Spanish," "Spanish omelette," "Galician cuisine," "Paella," "Pisto," "Olla podrida," and "Tapas." Each branch visually connects these terms to the main topic, illustrating the diversity and components of Spanish food culture.