Book instruction sessions, workshops, and orientations as soon as possible--we expect to be busy this semester. Since our new partnership with the English Dept. the classroom gets booked quickly. The earlier you submit your request, the more likely we will be to schedule you for the date you want. Use the booking form available on the Library website, and contact Teresa Morris with any questions. Soon, we will introduce a new booking system that will allow people to see which times and dates are available at the time of their request. When available, it will be accessed via the same page on our website.
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/orientations.php
We have renewed our contract with New York Times in Education. If you signed up last year, you may need to renew your account (most are good for one year). If you didn't sign up last year, take advantage of these resources now. New York Times online gives full access to NYT's online content through a personal account. It includes access via mobile apps. New York Times in Education is a partner site designed for faculty who wish to incorporate news into their curriculum. NYT partner faculty create content associated with the news that includes learning outcomes and questions to ask. You must sign up for each service separately, while using campus wifi or computer network. Instructions are available on the Library website. http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/nytineducation.php
Course reserves: Have you updated your textbook or other course materials? Let the Library know if a change is needed to your reserve materials. Because the Library does not purchase traditional textbooks unless we have special funding, if your book is a textbook, we encourage you to request a desk copy, which you can then loan to the Library for reserve. If the CSM Library already has a copy, or if you are loaning us a copy of a book, video, or other materials, fill out the course reserve form available on our website. Contact Bryan Gerbig with questions.
http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/docs/reserve.pdf
Suggest a Purchase: Is there something we should add to the collection to support you or your students? Let us know. Please fill out the suggest a purchase form on the Library website. http://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/purchaserequest_form.php
Getting a Library Card for Faculty: A library card from any Peninsula Library System Library will work at CSM Library. CSM faculty have additional privileges with their library card including extended checkout periods of up to one semester and waiving of fines for College library materials (not public library materials).
For San Mateo County residents:
If you live in San Mateo County, go to your local public library or apply online with them: http://www.plsinfo.org/choose_your_library .
For anyone who does not live in San Mateo County:
If you live outside of San Mateo County, go to the CSM Library to fill out a library application form. Be sure to bring your ID and proof of address with you.
If you apply online, you will need to complete your application by showing ID and proof of address in order to get full privileges.
Fake News and Education: As misinformation, so often labeled "fake news" these days, becomes ubiquitous, and politicians and others put forward "alternative facts" on a routine basis, our students need to be introduced to tools, and develop skills to evaluate and be critical of information and information sources. In our current social and political climate, the Library's role is more important than ever, and through partnerships with faculty across the disciplines, we can begin to make a difference in the lives of our students. We invite you to reach out to us, and hope to bring discussions about some of these topics to future Division and/or departmental meetings.
