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.

Sign up now for the Information Competency Proficiency Exam on 10/6

Sign up now for the CSM Information Competency exam scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 1:00pm-2:30pm. A second sign up form with the remaining dates will be released after October 6. You can find more information about this requirement at http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/info_comp.php.

There are nineteen(19) slots available for the October 6th exam. Slots will be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. Students will be notified within 72 hours after submitting this form whether or not they were successful in receiving a slot for the October 6th exam date.

The exam will take place in the College of San Mateo Library classroom located in Building 9. Students can only take the exam once. To help prepare for the proficiency exam, please visit the CSM Information Competency LibGuide or contact a CSM Librarian.

Library closed for Labor Day Holiday

CSM Library will be closed Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day holiday. The Library will open again on Tuesday, September 7 at 7:45am.

Have a great weekend!

CSM campus open

School is back in session after yesterday's power outage. All services are back in effect and the Library is open its regularly scheduled Friday hours from 7:45am-3pm.