Chicano Database & Latino Literature

computer on deskThe Library has recently subscribed to two new databases with Chicano/Latino focus. You may link to them from this post or from their permanent home on the Articles & Databases page.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Feb 14, 2012 -
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Ethnographic Video Online

screen shot of database interfaceThe CSUMB Library has a new database: Ethnographic Video Online. It is a comprehensive visual resource for the study of human culture and behavior. This streaming video collection may be searched by geographic region, ethnographer, cultural group, date, or subject.

Posted by Sarah Dahlen on Feb 14, 2012 -
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Library Survey a Success!

Many thanks to those students, faculty, and staff who participated in our Fall 2011 library survey. 1,157 of you took a few minutes to let us know how we're doing, and we've been carefully considering your feedback. The most notable result is that users are much more satisfied with the library than they were in 2005, when we last administered the survey. This increase was especially dramatic in the "Library as Place" category, indicating a high level of appreciation for our new building.

Posted by Sarah Dahlen on Jan 30, 2012 -
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New here?

Take a look at our New Student FAQ for answers to the 20 most commonly asked questions in the library. You can also get to the FAQ and lots of other helpful info by clicking the "How Do I..." link on the library homepage. Oh, and welcome to CSUMB!

Posted by Jacqueline Grallo on Jan 24, 2012 -
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Changes to library computers for spring 2012

We've made a few changes to the computers on the first floor of the library. We've added six new machines, bringing the total to 51. Most computers now run Windows 7 only, but three run Mac OS. Because we've eliminated the dual-boot system, the login process for all the machines is faster.

Posted by Jacqueline Grallo on Jan 19, 2012 -
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Want to "hangout" on Google+?

google circleWe at the library want to encourage you to activate your new campus Google+ account. G+ offers additional ways to interact and collaborate with other G+ users on campus, including being able to initiate or participate in hangouts with people from your circles.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Jan 17, 2012 -
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Need a quiet study space?

Insert a description of the image here.The quiet areas in the library are:

2nd floor Quiet Study Area at the east end
3rd floor Archives Reading Room

In the quiet areas, please set your cell phones to silent and refrain from having conversations with others. The library and your fellow students thank you.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Nov 30, 2011 -
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Find a good book to read

book cover

The CSUMB Library's new Recreational Reading page makes it easy to browse for a good book to read during your study breaks.

Whether you prefer adventure, romance, humor, or fantasy, you're sure to find something to enjoy.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Nov 30, 2011 -
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Fort Ord Historical Images Online


Atomic Age GIThis Veterans Day and beyond, see the people and places of Fort Ord as it existed in the 20th century, from 1915 to 1995.  Through a grant from the California State Library, the CSUMB Library has digitized images that  focus on the role of  Fort Ord as a training facility, beginning in World War I and continuing until the closure of the base.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Nov 30, 2011 -
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National Coming Out Day

Coming Out for Equality

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, an annual event sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and to promote LGBT rights. The 2011 theme is Coming Out for Equality. The following are resources from the CSUMB Library and elsewhere on topics of interest to the LGBT community and their straight allies.

Posted by Kathlene Hanson on Nov 30, 2011 -
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