The Mississippiana Collection is a comprehensive collection of
books about Mississippi, by and about Mississippians, and/or
published in Mississippi. As such, it constitutes a vital
resource for the study of Mississippi history and culture. These
books can be accessed through the library catalog. In addition
to the Mississippiana book collection, the library subscribes to
several serials (magazines, journals, newsletters, and numerous
other professional and organizational publications) relating to
Mississippi. McCain Library serves as a depository for
Mississippi state documents. These items provide information on
virtually every facet of state government and the economic,
social, and cultural characteristics of the state. Many of these
can be accessed via the library catalog or by asking the
reference librarian. A map collection includes city, country,
and state highway maps and various types of soil, mineral,
drainage, topographic, nautical, historical, and specialty maps.
They document Mississippi and the