It sure has been a busy start to the Fall semester! One of our favorite things to do at the CSN Libraries is table at various campus events to share about library resources and offer that sweet, sweet swag. We were excited to meet and connect with some of you at CSN’s Connections events held at all 3 campuses. Even though the hustle and bustle of the semester is already underway, we wanted to reflect on last week’s festivities. Let’s take a look back… Here is a snapshot of Librarian Stephanie Villamor showing off some of our usual swag and *NEW* inclusion of fun bookmarks and stickers to our
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This summer came in blazing and bright. Some might say that it stayed a little too long this year. To those fans of cooler temperatures, longer nights, and darker themes, we offer Sunshine Blind. Put on those sunglasses after dark and throw on an oversized wooly sweater! The Sunshine Blind book displays at our North Las Vegas and Charleston campus libraries will keep you seeking out the mysterious all September long. Be sure to check our digital offerings, too! Title: Black Dahlia Author: Rick Geary Location: ProQuest Details: This award-winning graphic novel tells the story of Elizabeth Short
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Let us welcome Dr. Ted Chodock to his new role as Interim Director of CSN Libraries! Ted has served as a CSN Librarian for the last fifteen years and brings with us a wealth of experience. He has been an adjunct professor, a Faculty Senator, committee chair, Vice President and President of CSN-NFA, led various library teams, and has been the Lead Librarian for the Charleston campus since 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, raised in Cleveland, and has called several other places home such as Colorado (3 years), Massachusetts (11 years), Japan (2 years), and now Las Vegas (15 years). Ted
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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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CSN Libraries is so excited to welcome you back for the Fall semester! Whether you were relaxing at home, vacationing, or tackling summer school, we hope you enjoyed your summer. Our staff is ready to help you succeed in your classes! While you were away, we were busy updating our resources and collaborating with your instructors. Here just a few ways you can utilize the library to have an amazing school year: Check to see if we have your textbooks on reserve! You can borrow textbooks from our Textbook Reserve Collection for 2 hours at a time in the library. You can search our online catalog
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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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Interested in working at the library? We are seeking motivated CSN students to work part-time at our campus library locations for Fall 2025! Get Ready… If you’re interested in becoming a student worker for CSN Libraries, you must meet specific criteria: You must be a CSN student and must have applied for financial aid AND been offered and accepted a work study award. Find out through the College Work Study Office to see if you qualify and have been awarded. Get Set… If you meet the required criteria, apply for a student position by visiting: www.csn.edu Hover over the “About Us” menu options
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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