With midterm projects over and final exams looming, who can resist a break from the stress to see a friendly face? Even if–or especially if–that face contains the extra slobber but irresistible smile of a Love Dog! That’s right, CSN libraries are going to the dogs once again, bringing back therapy animals and volunteers from the local…
Update 3/10/16: We received a lot of great stories and we have a winner! The winning story is: Degree earned, job obtained, donations welcome There were also four honorable mentions: CSN: Cultivating the genius of tomorrow Once coyote, now head of company Social and individual success through innovation Introducing first floating campus: CSN Aerial Thanks…
You know you can always speak with a librarian in person, but did you know that you can speak with one virtually too? Sometimes chatting online is easier than by phone, and in today’s high-tech society, almost everyone is using chat in some form. That’s why the library offers live chat with a librarian, now available even later than…
Love is in the air–and not just the love for relationships. Your CSN library loves you too! We’re dedicated to helping our students and we care about your overall success. That’s why we provide so many resources to get you through assignments. From friendly librarians to hundreds of online databases to research workshops and more, the…
Each semester the library also offers free, drop-in workshops for students on all three campuses. Drop-in means no appointment necessary! And free means…FREE! It’s a great way to hone your research skills, ask questions, and get expert advice. Never done a research paper before? No problem! The sessions cover the very basics of locating and…
Can’t make it on campus to check out books? Need to get a paper done tonight? Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you can’t use quality library sources in your assignments. Our website offers over 100 different databases tailored to specific sources and content. From eBooks to newspaper articles to digital streaming videos, you…
Finals are coming up and the library is full to capacity. You can’t find a computer anywhere and your assignments are due. Are you out of luck? Not this time! The CSN campus libraries now offer laptops available for checkout! The laptop computers are available for students, staff, and faculty to use inside the library,…
The CSN campus libraries have always been in the business of helping students, from providing much-needed research resources to hosting events that let students de-stress during finals. But as of July 1, 2015, the libraries have gone a step further in making sure that financially stretched students have one less thing to worry about. Late…
You’re working on a writing assignment for class and need to get that paper done. Your professor recommended you visit the Writing Center as early as possible to help outline your topic and review your first drafts. You know the library can also help you find credible sources for the research part, and figure out…
This September, Las Vegas celebrates diversity with its PRIDE Night Parade and Festival of events for the LGBT community. CSN libraries is joining the celebration with a Pride table outside the West Charleston campus library (Building I lobby) on September 17 from 11am-1pm. Join us for rainbow cupcakes, free library giveaway items, and information about…