You should think of a library database as an organized electronic catalog and storage container for published articles mostly from research journals, newspapers, and magazines. Many databases give you access to other items like book chapters, e-books, government and business records and reports, photographic images and works of art, reference works, and audio files and…
Free computer books are available to students, staff, and faculty through CSN libraries’ Safari database. If you are a novice or an expert, there is a full text digital book that fits your needs. Containing over 35,000 titles, the Safari database covers these subject areas: Business Desktop & Web Applications Digital Media Engineering Information Technology…
Sometimes it’s not necessarily the college degree or the work experience you have that will win you a job. Employers are looking for applicants who have skills that will fit their needs and be an asset to the team. You can learn those valued skills while working on your degree and get a job sooner…
As a student at CSN you are already on a path to further study and a future career. One good way to get ahead and stay motivated along the journey to fulfillment is by keeping up with the dynamic ideas, practices, and workplace expectations in your field. Where do you find these? They are all…
If you have ever wanted to study abroad, travel the globe, become fluent in a foreign language, enter a career in international business, or simply understand the world around you better – then you’ll find help making those dreams a reality with A to Z the World and Pronunciator. Use A to Z the World to…
By Noelle Cruz, Adjunct Librarian Burned out from binging on Netflix? Watched reruns of This is Us too many times and ready for a break from all the ugly crying? Are the local movie theaters not showing enough diverse movies to make you spend $25 on a night out? (Because #representationmatters) Don’t worry, CSN Libraries…
Information is constantly streaming across our smartphones and computers through social media, websites, and databases. If you are like most college students, then you receive lots of messages, texts, and links every day. You probably also consult databases through the CSN Libraries website from time to time as part of your coursework. It’s important to know…
The beginning of the semester has passed and it’s time to start preparing for those upcoming projects! If you’ve been assigned an argumentative research paper or a persuasive speech then we have three databases that just might help! Opposing Viewpoints in Context contains essays that argue for or against a variety of contemporary social issues.…
As it happens, the hopeful lifestyle changes that make up most of our New Year’s resolutions can affect the national economy in big ways. According to the financial analysts at IBISWorld, there are some key US industries that generate revenue as a result of consumer spending in top resolution areas. Numbers show, the certain key…
Midterm projects have been turned in. Finals are coming up. And you know you’ve got that research paper due at the end of the semester. Between work, class, children, parents, friends, chores, and life in general, it can be hard to find the time to work diligently during the week to make progress on those long-term…