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International Students Library Guide

Library and other resources for non-native English speakers

Do Not Be Shy, Ask a Librarian

  • Books, Journals, Magazines, Newspapers, Videos
  • Computers, Internet, Scanners, Printers, Copiers
  • Study Rooms
  • Items on Reserve
  • Research Assistance
  • Computer Assistance, and more...

When You Come to the Library

  • People come here to study and collaborate with others
  • Be respectful of your fellow students
  • Keep your voice low
  • Use study rooms for individual and group study
  • Put your cell phone on vibrate
  • Texting is OK
  • Drinks only in covered containers

Your Student ID

About the MCC Libraries: Hours and More

You need your student ID to check out library items. Return or renew borrowed items on time to avoid a late fee.

Useful Databases

What Is Plagiarism? How to Avoid It?

If you forget to cite resources for your assigned paper, you commit plagiarism! Plagiarism is taken very seriously in this country!

Learn the ways how to avoid PLAGIARISM

When you are writing your paper, you do have to cite your resources: books, videos, articles, movies, etc.
Learn about citations in different styles on the following web sites:

MLA Citation Style

APA Citation Style

Daily News From Rochester Democrat & Chronicle

The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle website provides many free articles on its website.

And, if you are already in the Library, we invite you to browse the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper in print right there!

Accessibility is important to us. While we have made efforts to make our guides as accessible as possible, it is possible that issues could be present. If you are having difficulty accessing content in these guides or if you have any questions about the accessibility of online information posted by the MCC Libraries, please contact us.