Barack Obama’s screen-printed image, emblazoned with the word “Hope,” is an iconic symbol of the 2008 presidential campaign. Shepard Fairey, the artist who created it, used a Google Image search to find the underlying photo. Its photographer, Mannie Garcia, recognized her work in the Hope poster and requested credit and compensation. Fairey refused. Four years…
The One Book/One College program is in its second year at CSN, aimed at fostering a sense of community, creativity, and conversation through the mutual study of a common reading. For the 2017-18 academic year, the chosen book is Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. English instructor Kody Lightfoot, chair of the program, says,…
Becky Blunk is our newest reference and instruction librarian at CSN’s Charleston campus library. She helps students at the reference desk, teaches library instruction sessions and does collection development in American history, anthropology and business. Where did you grow up? I grew up in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri and moved to a small…
Our hearts go out to all the victims of last night’s tragedy in Las Vegas. As stated by CSN President Michael Richards, “We know the shock of these events will impact us for some time.” In the present, CSN Libraries are offering a small bit of comfort to any students, faculty, and staff in need.…
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All three CSN campus libraries have a range of anatomical models available for you to use in the libraries for a two-hour checkout period. Models include: head and torso integumentary system skeletal system joints muscular system nervous system special senses cardiovascular system respiratory system digestive system urinary system reproductive system Since not all models are…
Your CSN campus libraries are always working to provide you with the best possible resources and services for your time at CSN. Sometimes that means making some small, temporary changes in order to make bigger improvements in the long run. On Friday, November 17th, all CSN libraries will close early, at noon, for a staff…
CSN Libraries’ Stephanie Espinoza, was recently selected by CSN’s Internal Recognition Committee as the recipient of the 2017 “Excellence in Online Teaching” award for demonstrating outstanding contributions to the College. Stephanie was an online student herself during graduate school and understands the importance of human connection in persisting in online courses. “As an online student…
CSN Libraries would like to welcome everyone back for the 2017-2018 academic year. Everyone at CSN Libraries have been getting ready for this school year and we’re excited to get it started! In your CSN Libraries you will find: Librarians to help you with any research needs Many resources, including books, articles, films and more…
Jason Green, our Interlibrary Loan technician, was recently named CSN’s “Classified Employee of the Month.” Nominated for his eagerness to help and positive can-do attitude, Jason’s work ethic reflects core CSN values including excellence, life-long learning, integrity, inclusion and connectedness. Use our Interlibrary Loan service if you ever need an article, book, film, or other resource…