CSN Libraries is always making sure we keep our website up to date by adding new resources to help you with a variety of assignments. If you haven’t looked at our complete database list in a while, you might not have seen the latest online collections added this year just for you! Mometrix Test Preparation: Do you need a study guide, flashcards, or sample questions to prepare for an upcoming major exam? You’ll find all this and more in Mometrix! Type into the search bar ASVAB, TEAS, or whatever the title is of the exam you need to take. Or browse categories such as Business, Nursing, English
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What is a biography? A biography or autobiography is an account of the special and important events in a person's life along with the basic facts such as date of birth, date of death, nationality, profession, or reason for celebrity. An autobiography is written by the individual herself and a biography is written by an author interested in the individual. A biography may be a short entry in an encyclopedia or a full length, very detailed account of a person’s life. A book or article will talk about the individual’s accomplishments, cultural background, and their historical significance. How
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Can you believe that the semester is almost over?! Final exams are December 13-17 and the week before that is study week. If you need a quiet place to go over all your notes that you took this semester you can come to the libraries. While you’re there on December 6 and 7 enjoy some individual snacks and goodies that will be provided. If you are adding in some last-minute details and citations to your research papers before you turn them in, our librarians can help with that too. Don’t get discouraged - get help from a librarian!
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On Thursday, December 2 nd at 2 pm at the Henderson Campus Library (Building H), join English Professor Laura McBride as she hosts a showing of the movie Just Mercy, starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson. “The movie is based on the powerful and thought-provoking true story of young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation” justmercyfilm.com. The movie’s lead character, Bryan
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CSN's Queer Inclusive College Campus Committee (QICC) is holding its fourth annual "Human Library" event virtually this year on Thursday, April 29 from 11am to 1pm in Zoom. This is your opportunity to "read" about some interesting people! Human libraries function similar to other libraries except that in the human library, people--rather than books--are available for checkout. "Human books" are persons who have volunteered to challenge prejudices through respectful conversations with members of the community who borrow them. For more information, contact Robyn.Rohde@csn.edu or register online!
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CSN Libraries are now donation drop off locations for the Coyote Cupboards. For more information about the Coyote Cupboards, please visit the Coyote Cupboard website. The Coyote Cupboard, a free pantry available to currently registered CSN students and staff, needs hygiene products for men and women, and any size bottles of water to help prepare for summer. Needed supplies include any size of unopened/unused shampoo and conditioner, soap/body wash, laundry detergent, lotion, hand sanitizer, toilet paper/wipes, toothbrushes/toothpaste, sunscreen, etc, and cases of bottled water. CSN Libraries
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Studying history allows us to learn from the past and appreciate the present in order to build a better future. In the month of February, as we celebrate Black history and culture, CSN Libraries can help contribute to the conversations by sharing our academic resources on Black history. Sometimes visual media has more impact than words alone, so watching films can be a great way to explore and really start to understand the importance of Black History month. The library’s Kanopy Videos collection is a place to find educational videos from such popular companies as PBS, HBO, The HISTORY channel
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It has been over a year since we last had the Love Dogs come to the library to spread some joy. Since there aren’t many people on campus right now, and with social distancing being a priority, we figured we could have the Love Dogs join us for a virtual event on Friday, February 12th from noon to 1 PM. What could be better than having the Love Dogs with us for a very special Valentine’s event? Some of our favorite dogs who have joined us in the past will be there, along with Tommy the blind cat, a hairless guinea pig named Espresso, and a few new faces. This virtual event will be on Microsoft
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As Finals week fast approaches, it's time to study and finish up those final projects! Usually this week our libraries are filled with students looking for a quiet place to study, but we all know that everything is a little different this year. While the library buildings remain closed for the rest of the semester, we are here with students in spirit, to offer help online and tips to get the most out of studying from home! Tip #1: Pick the Right Spot You might not have access to the perfect ergonomic chair at home, but to keep your back, wrists, and more from hurting while you sit for long
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Winter break is a great time to discover the many online resources available through CSN Libraries that can help with teaching and working in a college environment! We are constantly adding new ebooks to our CSN Libraries online collections--below are some newly published additions: Active Learning in College Science: The Case for Evidence-Based Practice by Joel Mintzes and Emily Walter, 2020. Presents outstanding cases of exemplary practice supported by solid evidence, offering models of teaching and learning that encourage and support meaningful learning and conceptual understanding in the