Many states license databases for use by any resident or library card holder in the state. Some require registration, but others know from your computer's IP address that you are a legitimate user. Databases vary from state to state.
These databases may be useful for:
If you have questions about a particular state's database program, please contact your local librarian or state library. If you find broken links or other issues with this list, please contact Linda Kramer (kramerlm@mlc-wels.edu).
These databases may be useful for:
- Distance/online students, where they may be able to access resources in addition to those carried by the MLC Library.
- Graduates who no longer have access to MLC digital resources but still have research or professional learning needs.
- Teachers and/or students in PreK-12 schools who need reliable reference or research resources.
If you have questions about a particular state's database program, please contact your local librarian or state library. If you find broken links or other issues with this list, please contact Linda Kramer (kramerlm@mlc-wels.edu).
Quick Links
- MLC Library Website: Information about the library and its resources.
- Discovery: One-stop source for journal articles and other digital content.
- MLC Catalog: Books in the MLC Library. Also includes items from area public libraries (TdS); place holds for pickup at MLC, usually in 3-5 days.
- MNLINK: Minnesota libraries--Request items for pickup at MLC, usually in 5-10 days.
- ILL (interlibrary loan): Items that you can't find in MLC, TdS, or MNLINK, usually arrive in 1-3 weeks.
- Music Library: Find piano and organ music based on hymn tunes.
- MLC KnightHelp: Help with passwords, Moodle, and more.
Library Staff

Reference, Research Help, Interlibrary Loan, Children's Literature
gurgelsl@mlc-wels.edu

Databases, Journals, Reserves, Website
plochesm@mlc-wels.edu

Curriculum Library, Makerspace, Checkouts, Fines and Bills
wesselea@mlc-wels.edu

Catalog Records, Call Numbers
hamesmb@mlc-wels.edu

Library Director, Materials Selection, Research Help, Reference
kramerlm@mlc-wels.edu