When you are preparing a paper, speech or presentation for a college assignment or simply investigating a topic, idea, or issue out of pure curiosity – the first step is to start filling-in your knowledge gaps with the basic facts. In a sea of online information, one of the best ways to get those facts…
The semester is almost over and the due date of your research assignment is looming. Don’t panic! A CSN librarian can help you narrow your topic, find credible sources, and give you guidance on citation format. Simply click on the orange “Questions? Ask Us!” link on our Library website to learn how to connect with…
One of the most difficult tasks you encounter when you come to college is reading scholarly materials. Scholarly materials may include peer-reviewed articles, scientific articles, and articles from academic journals. You can find them using our library databases, which have access to thousands of them online. Scholarly materials tend to have a lot of high-level…
If you have not yet had the opportunity to write literature papers for English classes, and you now have that assignment coming due in a few weeks, you do not have to panic. While there are some unique aspects to writing and researching about literature, as opposed to other subject areas, your best advice is…
Whether you’re working on an argumentative research paper or a persuasive speech, CSN Libraries have three databases that will provide credible information on both sides of your issue: CQ Researcher provides in-depth reports on current and controversial issues with overviews, background information, pro/con essays and more. Issues and Controversies on File offers objective, detailed information on hotly…
Churchill once said, “The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward.” As we reflect this October on a number of national and cultural celebrations – from LGBT and Filipino American history month, to Hispanic and Polish Heritage, as well as our very own Nevada Day observances, it’s important to consider how…
One of the first steps in starting a research paper is to choose a topic. The Newsbank database has a list of current (this week) topics for you to choose from. To access Newsbank, click the Browse Databases button found on the library’s home page. Scroll down the list to Las Vegas/Nevada News and click…
Choosing a major is a matter of getting the right information early. Most students decide to follow their dreams and build on their strengths. It is important to avoid the trial-and-error approach to selecting a college major. If you choose a major that you later change, you may lose precious time and money. The more…
The fall semester is officially underway as students arrive to fill our libraries! With syllabi downloaded and assignments started, you may notice that it’s getting harder and harder to find an open computer—everyone’s busy working! Does that mean you’re out of luck? Not this time! The CSN campus libraries offer laptops for checkout too! The laptop computers…
If you’re a CSN instructor seeking to add interdisciplinary content to your course that explores the history and cultures of Latin America, our Linking with Latin America: Library Resources for Course Development Guide can help! Link to streaming independent and foreign films, as well as educational and documentary films on Latin American history, politics, economics,…