Have you ever considered trying origami? How about playing chess? Hiking with friends? CSN Libraries has numerous print books and eBooks to learn more about that hobby that you have been considering trying out. Scroll through this list of books to find your next past time or explore CSN's online catalog to see what else we have! Title: Drawing Is for Everyone: Simple Lessons to Make Your Creative Practice a Daily Habit - Explore Infinite Creative Possibilities in Graphite, Colored Pencil, and Ink (Art is for Everyone) Author: Kateria Ewig Location: EBSCO Details: A step-by-step guide to new
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It’s that time of the semester when research papers are being assigned in multiple classes, but especially English! If you haven’t stopped by the library yet (either on campus or online at library.csn.edu/ask ), we can absolutely assist you with finding research materials and citing sources. But when it comes to English literature specifically, you might find yourself unsure where to start! The good news is, researching and writing a paper for English Literature involves the same basic strategies as any research paper. Follow the tips below, compiled by our former librarian Clarissa Erwin in
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So, you’ve spent the last few weeks getting into coursework, checking out guides on how to write great papers, ace that math test, and master medical terms---not to mention other subjects! Now you need to think of other study skills, like time management and staying stress free. Title: Simplify Your Study: Effective Strategies for Coursework and Exams Author: Peter Lia Location: ProQuest Details: This resource offers help with reading strategies, taking better notes, and learning the differences between essay tapes. Title: Budgeting for Dummies Author: Athena Valentine Lent Location: O'Reilly
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VB Suite replaces the previous Visible Body Atlas that our students may be familiar with but don’t worry, VB Suite has all the features of Visible Body Atlas and more! VB Suite still allows users to explore the full human anatomy with a wide array of tools and customizable details (i.e. you can select to include or hide the skin, muscles, bones, etc. on the model). The info box has even been enhanced for ease of use. With VB Suite users now have access to many pre-made digital flash card decks about various parts of the body. Users can even make their own and share them with their classmates
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Please join CSN Libraries in welcoming the new Library Assistant at North Las Vegas Campus Library, Chetiera King. Tiera is a former CSN Libraries student worker and is a CSN graduate! We asked Tiera a few questions to get to know her better. Why did you choose to work at CSN? While attending classes in 2022, I was hired through the student work-study program at CSN's North Las Vegas Library, where I learned the functions of the circulation desk and the library. I instantly fell in love with the environment, and during my time in school, I truly appreciated CSN’s welcoming atmosphere, the
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Join us in welcoming Rebecca Blunk to the North Las Vegas campus! While Rebecca isn’t new to CSN Libraries, she begins a new chapter as the Lead Librarian at the North Las Vegas campus library this summer. She has been a Reference and Instruction Librarian at CSN since 2017 but has been working in libraries since 2005! To learn more about Rebecca’s experience as a librarian and what she is looking forward to do as a Lead Librarian, we asked her a few questions: What do you like most about your job as a librarian? My favorite aspect of librarianship, for certain, is the idea of assisting people
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Please join the CSN Libraries in welcoming the new Online Library Lead Librarian, Ajax Delvecki. Ajax has been a Reference and Instruction Librarian at CSN for a few years now and soon will be undertaking this new role at the library. We asked Ajax a few questions so we can all get to know him a little bit better. Tell us about your history in the library field. Where have you been and what brought you to the CSN Libraries? I started working in libraries in 2004. I was a Page for Metro Library in Oklahoma City and worked my up to Circulation Clerk and Associate Librarian. It's really like the
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CSN Libraries is honored to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, a day of remembrance and commemoration of emancipation. Check out some items available in the library’s print and electronic collections below. Learn more about Galveston, Texas – The Birthplace of Juneteenth or peruse the National Museum of African American History and Culture Juneteenth Digital Toolkit . Also, get free tickets to the Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival or join the celebration in Henderson at the Water Street Plaza . Title: On Juneteenth Author: Annette Gordon-Reed Location: Available at all CSN Libraries (Call Number
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Are you taking COM 101, ENG 102, or any class that requires you to research a topic? Have you ever gone down a Wikipedia wormhole, or wondered if a TikTok you saw shared credible information? Do you just need one more credit for the semester? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then LIB 101 might be the class for you! LIB 101 is a one-credit, 8-week online course that will run from August 25th to October 19th this Fall 2025. The course covers effective ways to search for popular and academic sources across various platforms, like Wikipedia, ChatGPT, and the CSN libraries’
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School’s almost out for summer! A time for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors! CSN Campus Libraries have displays that will make you want to go offline, get out of the house, and enjoy the world around us. With books to motivate and inspire various types of activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, and gardening. And for those who prefer e-resources: Title: Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability Author: Summer Michaud-Skog Location: Springer: ProQuest Ebook Central Details: Helpful trail reviews that create space for marginalized bodies with an