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If you love the musical Grease 2 (and who doesn’t?), you’ve probably been singing the words “Back! Back to School Again!” CSN Libraries has you covered for getting back into the school mindset…whether it’s budgeting for textbooks, planning on your next degree, pre-gaming Algebra homework, or just prepping for self-care…you’ll want to check out our Back-to-School book displays. Be a “Cool Rider” and visit all three campus libraries for college success tips and helpful hints! North Las Vegas brings you “Hack College/How to College” Henderson presents “Unlocking the Secrets of College Success”
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Have you caught Barbenheimer fever yet? On July 21 st Warner Bros. Pictures released the live action film Barbie based on one of the most prolific dolls in American history and Universal Pictures released Oppenheimer a sprawling film about the leader of the Manhattan Project, J. Robert Oppenheimer known as the ‘father’ of the atomic bomb. To learn more about the history of these iconic figures, check out the items below or search the CSN Libraries electronic resources for the latest coverage of Barbenheimer mania! Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us
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In recognition of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, CSN Libraries encourages students, faculty, and staff to explore the print and electronic materials that share the history, activism, and present-day activities of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about the events at the Stonewall Inn from the Library of Congress and check out local Pride events in the Las Vegas area. Title: Stonewall Uprising Producer: PBS Location: Films on Demand database Location: Kanopy database Summary: Documentary film that chronicles the events that began on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich
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On Monday, June 5 th, CSN Librarians participated in the Summer Academy Welcome event held on all three campuses. The Summer Academy is a select cohort of newly graduated students who are taking one class and participate in a variety of activities to introduce them to college life. The library, along with other student support services, spoke to almost 200 students about library services and resources. Students were invited to come to the library to get their library card, see our spaces, and meet our staff. Some students even helped test the new study room booking procedure we are developing
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CSN Libraries will be closed on Monday, June 19 th to commemorate Juneteenth, the historical end of slavery. This news comes this week from CSN’s Office of the President in response to the State of Nevada officially signing into law that Juneteenth is now a state holiday. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863 declaring the abolition of slavery, it wasn’t until two years later that Union soldiers rode into Texas to communicate this news on June 19, 1865. Today, we celebrate this day to honor and remember the struggle and achievements of so many generations of African Americans
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Warm weather and sunshine are here so as you head to the lake, beach, or pool consider a book or movie from CSN Libraries’ print and electronic collections. We have a wide variety of materials for your summer reading and viewing pleasure. Check out our offerings in the Films on Demand and Kanopy databases or stop by one of the campus libraries to peruse our fiction and non-fiction books. Also get recommendations by chatting with us online using the ask a librarian service. Title: Who was Jack the Ripper: All the Suspects Revealed Authors: Members of H Division Crime Club Location: EBSCOhost
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Printing, internet, research help...and more! The theme for this year’s National Library Week (April 23-29) is “There’s More to the Story” to acknowledge the many resources libraries offer that you may not have used or even know about. Celebrate with CSN Libraries by exploring our wide range of educational materials, course reserves, leisure books, and even videos available for streaming. Stop by the Charleston Campus Library to browse our book display featuring books about topics you may not expect to find at the library such as origami or explore some of our online resources below: Title
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Did you know that you can get books and articles that CSN does not have access to? Through InterLibrary Loan (ILL), you can request books and articles from libraries like UNLV, the Library of Congress or even the National Library of Spain, all free of charge. Requests for physical items like books or DVDs from libraries that are located close to CSN usually only take a few days to a week to arrive. Items from libraries that are farther away can take several weeks to arrive, so make sure to plan accordingly. An article is typically emailed to your CSN email within a couple of business days