It's the Season for Research...Papers

The season of writing papers is almost here! For some folks it has already arrived :) . The library offers many resources to help with creating your citations including the Citation Sources page and a subscription to Noodlebib (citation generator) that CSM students can use.


We have two additional tools for students who need to create their Works Cited pages (MLA style) or Reference Lists (APA style).

The CSM Library's Introduction to APA Style http://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/apastyle

The CSM Library's Introduction to MLA Style http://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/mla

New Section for LIBR 100 Open Now

A new online section for LIBR 100 has opened for enrollment.

LIBR 100: Introduction to Library Research
When: 2/01/11 - 3/29/11 • 8 week ONLINE course
Room: ONLINE**
CRN: 43181
Units: 1 unit; Letter grade or Pass/No Pass grading. (CSU/UC transferable)
Instructor: Michele Alaniz

Finals week is here. Help can be found in the library

Need help with your citations on that last research paper of the semester? Ask a librarian. We're always here to answer your questions when the library is open. You can call, email, instant message, or come and see us. Need a warm and quiet place to study? Come to the library. Need any last minute resources? We can help you find them.

Good luck to all during final exams week. Also, have a great winter break. See you in January.

Free Web 2.0 workshops in the library

CSM Library is offering several free workshops for CSM students, faculty and staff in November and December. The workshops cover Google Docs, Citations and Citation Generators, and a Google Apps overview. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up now. The first workshop takes place on November 10.

Election Day Resources - November 2, 2010

Election Day is finally here! Check out these resources so you’ll be prepared to cast your vote.

The Secretary of State office is in charge of voting procedures for California. Plenty of impartial information is available from that site including voting rules for the state, the current statewide voter guide and first reports on the election results. The League of Women Voters also offers helpful website for election information.

Need help finding your polling place? Here are some resources if you live in...

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Solano County

Not registered for this election? You can register for the next one! Many libraries, post offices and city offices have registration forms available. You can also fill out the online form, then print and mail it in.

November is National Novel Writing Month, but you can call it NaNoWriMo

Channel your inner author and take part in National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write a 50,000 word novel between November 1-30. You will not be alone as thousands of people from all over the country will also be attempting to write a novel. The goal is to just write revision free, or to work towards quantity over quality. Last year, over 30,000 participants reached the finish line. This year, you can too. Read more about this program and sign up at http://www.nanowrimo.org/.

Library Hours Survey

CSM Library wants your input on a possible increase in library open hours. Fill out this online survey to let us know where you would like to see changes. It will take 2-3 minutes to complete. We thank you for your time.