Services for Mississippi Residents

Find books, research articles, online resources, library locations, and assistance all in one place. 

Find Your Public Library

Locate libraries across Mississippi and discover their services with our Public Library Directory.

Library Catalog

Access the Primary Resource Collection. This collection is developed to serve as the primary support for Mississippi libraries and to meet the information needs of the Mississippi State Government. This collection includes reference, non-fiction, audiovisual, peridocial, Mississippiana, large print, and specialized resources.

Beehive Catalog

The Beehive Resource Sharing System provides a single point of access to participating Mississipi public library catalogs. Patrons registered with the Mississippi Library Commision can place requests on the Beehive by logging into the Commission's online catalog.

MAGNOLIA

MAGNOLIA is a collection of online full-text resources funded by the Mississippi Legislature for access through any publicly funded school, library, university, or agency. Access is available from home or office with a password that can be obtained from your local public library, or by calling MLC's Information Desk at 1-877-KWIK-REF

Ask A Librarian

MLC'S Information Desk provides answers to your questions on any topic at all. Professional research staff is available 8-5 Monday-Friday via phone (1-877-KWIK-REF), email (mlcref@mlc.lib.ms.us), text (601-208-0868), or chat.

Talking Books

Talking Book Services provides a specialized collection of digital cartridge and cassette books, Braille, and descriptive videos. Loan of materials is limited to those meeting specific federal eligibility criteria for individuals with visual impairments, physical limitations, and reading disabilities.

Talking Books Catalog

Talking Books Catalog offers a wide range of popular fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens and children.