World Mythology: Library Information and Resources

Spring Semester Hours
(beginning Tuesday January 21st)
Monday-Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm

Please note the Nickerson Archives hours differ from those of the Wilkens Library. For current hours and the archivist's contact information, please check the Nickerson Archives website.

Please check the Wilkens Library webpage for updates and further information: https://www.capecod.edu/library/. 

Where to find research assistance:

• Stop by the library during the above hours

• Email the Reference Librarians at refdesk@capecod.edu

• Email a specific librarian: Tim, Jessica, Rebekah, Lisa.

• Call the Reference Desk: 774-330-4343

• Chat with the library is available on the college's webpage: https://www.capecod.edu/library

• Librarians are also available by appointment via Zoom

Reading and Writing Resource Center

Now located in the Wilkens Library Learning Commons on the first floor, the Reading and Writing Resource Center is staffed by Learning Specialists and Peer Tutors and offers drop-in tutoring for students looking for assistance in their writing and reading assignments as well as with MLA, APA and Chicago forms of documentation.

Tutoring Center

Now located in the Wilkens Library Learning Commons on the first floor, the Tutoring Center offers In-Person and Zoom appointments for one-on-one support in academic subjects across the curriculum, including writing support!

Brainfuse offers live help with writing (and other subjects!). It also has a writing lab. You can upload your paper and receive feedback within 24 hours.

Reference books are located on the first floor. These books can only be used in the library, however copies of pages/chapters can be made for you to take.

Call numbers A-J are found on the second floor; K-Z are found on the 3rd floor.  These can be checked out using your 4Cs library barcode found on your student ID card.

DVDs are in the IMS room on the first floor. Due to its location, you will not be able to browse the titles we have, but they can all be searched in the CLAMS catalog and most of the titles can be checked out.

Important Sections by Call Number:

• BL (Religions, Mythology)
• GR (Folklore)
• ML (Music)
• N (Art)
• P (Literature)

Tips for searching the CLAMS catalog:

• When searching the catalog, stick to simple keyword terms instead pf phrases (Use terms like: Mythology, World Mythology, Folklore, American Myth, etc).
• Use the title or author search if you are looking for a specific book.
• Using the link to the catalog above, you will already be searching the Wilkens Library collection. If you are not finding titles you are looking for, you can select the "All CLAMS libraries" tab to search other libraries on the Cape. You can use your library barcode to request titles to be sent to the Wilkens Library for check out.
• Each item in the CLAMS catalog is assigned subjects. Click the subjects listed on the item to find more like it.

Throughout this guide, there will be a selection of suggested titles based on a topic, group, or region. Please note this is not a complete list of titles on these research areas. Check the CLAMS catalog for a full listing.