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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Libraries

By Torri Kellough. Published on 15 September, 2023. CSN Libraries invites students, staff, and faculty to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by engaging with items available in its collection of electronic resources. Some items of interest

Free Computer Books: Click Here Libraries

By Susan Gregg. Published on 1 September, 2017. Free computer books are available to students, staff, and faculty through CSN Libraries’ Safari database. If you are a novice or an expert, there is a full text digital book that fits your needs.

Library Hours During Intersession Libraries

By Christine Shore. Published on 13 May, 2021. May 17 through June 4. Charleston Campus Library:. Monday-Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. The Charleston Campus book return bin, located near the main entrance to Building I, is open 24/7. North Las Vegas Campus

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Meet New Librarian Sylvia Owens Libraries

By Stephanie Espinoza Villamor. Published on 3 September, 2021. CSN Libraries extends a warm welcome to new Instruction and Reference Librarian Sylvia Owens! Sylvia will be helping students at the Charleston campus library. She has answered a few of

Midterm Week @ CSN Libraries Libraries

By Lorraine Rosales. Published on 3 October, 2022. Midterms Week @ CSN Libraries. Students! Midterms are right around the corner, are you ready? The library is here to help ease some of those midterm nerves! Stop by any campus library on Monday or

MeSH or Medical Subject Headings Libraries

By Rebecca Blunk. Published on 29 July, 2022. Searching for health-related topics? Try using MeSH! If you are a Health Sciences student, taking a class related to health science topics, or just interested in the subject in general, you may find that

Meet New Librarian Ajax Delvecki Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 26 August, 2022. Ajax Delvecki has joined the library staff as an Instruction Librarian at the Charleston campus. He will be working closely with our CSN instructors and other librarians to create customized content

Nominate a Library Staff Member Libraries

By Maggie Harris. Published on 15 September, 2023. Have you received great service from CSN Libraries? If so, please fill out this quick form to nominate someone for the CSN Libraries’ Putting Students First Award! This award is nominated by our

Meet New Librarian Torri Kellough Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 26 August, 2022. Torri Kellough joins the CSN Library as an Instruction Librarian. She will be providing information literacy instruction to our students as well as help students navigate their research assignments.

Fall 2022 Bookmark Design Contest Libraries

By Lorraine Rosales. Published on 26 August, 2022. Attention Students! Are you a budding artist? Do you love to read? Show off your artistic skills by entering our Fall 2022 bookmark design contest! Winning bookmark will be printed and distributed

Now Available - Safari Books Online Libraries

By Christopher Zahedi. Published on 7 March, 2023. Safari Books Online is a resource provided by publisher O’Reilly which offers over 50,000 books, courses, videos, and audiobooks. While the resource has a strong emphasis on Computer Sciences and

How to Find Biographies & Autobiographies Libraries

By Susan Gregg. Published on 28 March, 2019. 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,

Get the Computer Skills Employers Want Libraries

By Susan Gregg. Published on 17 August, 2017. Sometimes it’s not necessarily the college degree or the work experience you have that will win you a job. Employers are looking for applicants who have skills that will fit their needs and be an asset

New Legal Database: Campus Research Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 3 September, 2020. CSN has a new database called Campus Research. This database is replacing Nexis Uni and will be very useful for students in the paralegal program, criminal justice classes or anyone seeking legal

Evaluating Resources and Fake News Libraries

By Clarissa Erwin. Published on 24 February, 2017. Information is constantly streaming across our smartphones and computers through social media, websites, and databases. If you are like most college students, then you receive lots of messages, texts

How to Read a Scholarly Article Libraries

By Nicole Sandberg. Published on 16 November, 2017. One of the most difficult tasks you encounter when you come to college is reading scholarly materials. Scholarly materials may include peer-reviewed articles, scientific articles, and articles from

Valentine’s at the Henderson Library Libraries

By Maggie Harris & Gracie McDonough. Published on 5 February, 2024. Meet your next book crush today! The CSN Henderson Library has fun Valentine’s activities to get you in the mood to turn your pages. Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt. This activity

We're Hiring Library Student Workers! Libraries

By Raine Rosales. Published on 10 February, 2021. Interested in a temporary, part-time Work Study position? We are recruiting for student workers at our North Las Vegas campus library location! Get Ready…. If you’re interested in working as a

A Recognition from the Love Dogs Libraries

By Lorraine Rosales. Published on 7 March, 2023. CSN Libraries received a noteworthy recognition from Pet Partners of Las Vegas – Love Dog Adventures. Library staff members Gracie McDonough, Stephanie Villamor, Aubrey Padilla, and Lorraine Rosales

Black History Month Online Resources Libraries

By Torri Kellough. Published on 5 February, 2024. CSN Libraries invites students, staff, and faculty to celebrate Black History Month by perusing items available in its collection of electronic resources, a few which are listed below. For more

New & Noteworthy: The American Women’s Almanac Libraries

By Christine Shore. Published on 21 July, 2020. The American Women’s Almanac: 500 Years of Making History by Deborah Felder (2020) is a new addition to our Credo Reference database. This reference book contains biographies, historical facts,

10-Word Horror Story Contest Winner Libraries

By Stephanie Espinoza Villamor. Published on 31 October, 2016. In celebration of Halloween, CSN Libraries hosted a 10-word (or fewer) horror story contest! Contest Guidelines: A Ten-Word Story should provide a movement of conflict, action, and

Enhance Your Assignments with Images from Artstor…

By Becky Blunk. Published on 14 June, 2018. Looking for a famous painting, photograph, or object to steal the show for your next report, essay, or speech? Look no further than our easy-to-use (and easy to cite) image database, Artstor. From

Become a Better Researcher in LIB101 Libraries

By Emily Pattni. Published on 7 March, 2023. This online, 8-week course will be offered March 20th-May 14th and is taught by a CSN Librarian. The research skills taught in this course will help you succeed throughout your academic journey at CSN and

We're Hiring Library Student Workers! Libraries

By Raine Rosales. Published on 7 July, 2021. Interested in a temporary, part-time library position? We are recruiting for student workers at our Charleston, North Las Vegas, and Henderson campus library locations! Work Study and Wages positions

Just Mercy Film Showing December 2nd Libraries

By Christine Shore. Published on 23 November, 2021. 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,

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resources Libraries

By Torri Kellough. Published on 4 April, 2023. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CSN Libraries provides access to valuable topical items in its collection of electronic resources including notable items listed below. Explore more information

Using Film as a Resource for Research Assignments…

By Becky Blunk. Published on 17 September, 2018. Locating academic resources for a college paper, speech, or assignment can sometimes be overwhelming - especially when you have to sort through books, journal/newspaper articles, and database results

Become a Research Master in LIB 101 this Spring Libraries …

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 5 October, 2020. Are you looking for a class that will help you with your research papers? Do you want to take a one-credit class that is online that doesn’t require you to get a textbook or come to campus? Could

New Book Return Location at Henderson Libraries

By Maggie Harris. Published on 16 September, 2021. Need to return your library book? Our Henderson campus library has a new location for our outdoor bookdrop. The new bookdrop is located in the round-about between the Student Union and the new

Give Thanks, Give Books – Book Drive Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 16 November, 2021. The holidays are quickly approaching and before they are in full swing you might be thinking of ways that you can help others while clearing some things off your shelves. CSN is having a book

Winter Intersession 2023 Hours Libraries

By. Published on 12 December, 2023. Please check our library hours page for future dates, as we are working hard so they reflect our most current hours.

Become a Research Master in LIB 101 Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 1 July, 2021. Are you looking for a class that will help you with your research papers? Do you want to take a one-credit class that is online that doesn’t require you to get a textbook or come to campus? Could you

CSN Libraries & Coyote Cupboards Partnership Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 5 March, 2021. 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

New Artwork at Henderson Campus Library Libraries

By Stephanie Espinoza Villamor. Published on 13 January, 2023. If you’re in the Henderson Campus Library this semester, you might notice some new pieces of art sprinkled throughout the library building! Photographs of dark greens and deep blues

The Stonewall Uprising and Pride Events Libraries

By Torri Kellough. Published on 21 June, 2023. 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

Spring Green Book Display at Charleston Libraries

By Ajax Delvecki. Published on 3 April, 2024. I’ve got an old song in my head. It starts something like “Springtime on roses, and chickens on kittens, lottery tickets are best when they’re hittin’…” or whatever. I’m singing the song

Celebrate AAPI Month with CSN Libraries Libraries

By Maggie Harris. Published on 22 April, 2024. For the second year in a row, CSN has elected to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage a month early to allow the college a whole month to celebrate before the end of the semester. CSN

Find a Hot Topic for Your Research Assignment with…

By Susan Gregg. Published on 19 June, 2020. One of the first steps in starting a research paper is to choose a topic. The Newsbank database has a list of current (this week) topics for you to choose from. To access Newsbank, click the red Browse

Love Dogs Visit CSN Libraries Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 27 October, 2022. The Love Dogs will be at CSN Libraries once again this semester to help everyone destress before finals begin! On Tuesday, November 8. th. they will be at the North Las Vegas campus library, on

Develop Your Research Skills in LIB 101 Libraries

By Emily Pattni. Published on 6 October, 2022. This online, 8-week course will be offered October 24 - December 18 and is taught by a CSN Librarian. The research skills taught in this course will help you succeed throughout your academic journey at

Celebrate Women's History Month with eBooks Libraries

By Torri Kellough. Published on 7 March, 2023. In recognition of Women’s History Month, CSN Libraries encourages students, staff, and faculty to browse contemporary and historical items in its collection of electronic resources. Some interesting

Nexis-Uni Database Now Available Libraries

By Emily Pattni. Published on 13 October, 2022. Nexis Uni Database Now Available for Legal and Business Research. Nexis Uni, the newest addition to the CSN Library A-Z Database list, can be used primarily for your legal and business research. It

Resource Guide & Assignments for Instructors to Use…

By Christine Shore. Published on 17 August, 2020. CSN's One Book, One College (OBOC) program begins its fifth year of bringing the CSN community together by reading and discussing a single book! The selection for this 2020/2021 academic year is The

Men's Health Month Libraries

By Ajax Delvecki. Published on 7 November, 2023. Men’s Health Month: YOU SAY NOVEMBER, I SAY MOVEMBER! You might think you look funny with a mustache, but men’s health is no laughing matter. Since its founding in Australia in 2003, Movember

Transgender Day of Visibility Panel Libraries

By Annelise Friedman. Published on 18 March, 2024. Join us Wednesday, March 27th at 12pm at the Henderson Library for a moderated panel as we celebrate the achievements and resilience of the transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community

Stephanie Villamor Wins Librarian of the Year Libraries

By Gracie McDonough. Published on 18 November, 2022. On Monday, November 7. th. , the Nevada Library Association held their 76. th. annual conference at the Green Valley Library in Henderson. In addition to the many informational sessions and

Henderson Campus Library Closed While We Move Libraries

By Christine Shore. Published on 2 August, 2021. The Henderson campus library is closed while we set up our brand new library in the Health Sciences building. The Henderson campus library book return bin, located in the parking lot between Buildings

CSN Libraries will be closed Monday, May 13th Libraries

By CSN Libraries. Published on 9 May, 2024. Category.