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Controversial Issues

This guide will walk you through some techniques for researching controversial topics/
Use the Online Library Catalog to Find Physical & eBooks @ Mesa
Access and read ebooks online.

If you are looking for a specific book title ... or if you need to track down books on a particular subject for a research project, search the online Library Catalog. 

Our collection includes both electronic books that you can access and read online 24/7, and print books that you can borrow from our library (when it is open) to read at home.

You will need the actual ID card to check out print books from the library, and you will use your ID# to log on to e-books. Note that you are also eligible to request print books from the City and Miramar campuses.

We have created a short video that will walk you through finding a physical and electronic book using our One Search Tool just click here to have a look. 

Sample of Print Books for Writing About Controversial Issues

For eBooks click on the eBooks tab above

The Mesa College Library has a large collection of speech, debate, rhetoric, and communications books in print which are located on Floor 3. 

For books on your particular area of interest, topic, or controversial issue search the catalog above.  

Check out this sample of a few print books that you can check out from the library to get you started:

Sample of eBooks for Writing About Controversial Issues

For books in print click the Print Books tab above

You can access the Mesa College Library eBooks from any computer.

For eBooks on your particular area of interest, topic, or controversial issue search the catalog above.  

Check out this sample of a few e-books that are available from the library to get you started: