The Beacon College Library is the focal point of academic life on campus. It is dedicated to providing flexible, diverse, and user-centered information services and technology. The library staff has created an inviting environment that is open to innovation and focused on continuous improvement in resources and accommodations.
Library Hours:
Hours are subject to change each semester, based on student needs and academic requirements. Current hours are posted at the Library entrance.

Beacon Library Catalog (WebOPAC)
Materials found physically in the Beacon College Library, including books, e-books, audio and video materials.
Databases
Beacon's online databases of articles, e-books, and other resources:
Encyclopedia Britannica
Includes Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and Collegiate Thesaurus. (Password required.) http://search.eb.com
LIRN (Library Information and Resource Network)
Features LIRNSearch, a federated search engine capable of simultaneously searching all LIRN products. Includes full-text articles, books, and photos in InfoTrac, ProQuest, and eLibrary. (Password required.) http://www.lirn.net/auth
Access World News
Find current and archived state, national, and international full-text articles on issues, events, people, government and more with over 2,500 newspapers and other news sources including the New York Times (1985-Current), Orlando Sentinel (4/1/85-Current), and the Washington Post (1977-Current). http://infoweb.newsbank.com
ICUF (Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida)
Links to additional Gale InfoTrac databases for history, literature and biography. (Password required.) http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/bets?db+HistRC
Leesburg Public Library/Lake County
The online catalog of materials for the Leesburg Public Library and the Lake County library system.(Click on the "Catalog" tab.) http://www.ci.leesburg.fl.us/library/
Florida Electronic Library
A gateway to select Internet resources that offers access to comprehensive, accurate, and reliable information. (Your Public Library Card Number is your password) http://www.flelibrary.org/
Periodicals
Listing of Library journals and magazines in print format.
Other Research Resources
Subject listing of recommended websites prepared by the Central Florida Library Cooperative. http://cflc.net/refdesk.htm
Famous Quotes and Authors
Web resource for over 25,000 quotes online and over 6,700 famous authors.
http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com