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Research guides and videos at the library

08/31/2025

Jean Ping

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Last week's welcome back post listed some of the many ways that the library is here to help you out. From quiet study rooms to personal research help, we have a lot to offer – and also, that's only the beginning! Let's take a look at some of our online guides and resources that you can use to explore library resources, because when you feel like college is a jungle, a map is essential.

We offer research guides on a zillion topics and classes, including guides that have been specially tailored to your class' needs. Instructors can get in touch with librarians to have one built. Here are just a few!

AI and ChatGPT in College Research

Citations From Start to Finish

Free Image Collections

Immigration: What are My Rights?

Banned Books Week (coming up soon!)

LGBT+ Resources at the Library

Understanding Historical Sources (this is the one to read if you need a primary source and aren't sure what that is)

Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons

Ethnic Studies: Asian-American Experiences (check for other ethnic studies guides!)

Evaluating Media in the Age of Fake News

And video tutorials! We've made short videos to help you with many library and research tasks, like finding scholarly articles, writing a thesis statement, or understanding citations. Here's one of my favorites – Why Use Databases Instead of Google?

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Welcome Back to the Library!

08/25/2025

Rachel Arteaga

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Welcome back to campus! The library is here to help you with your research needs. On campus you can:

check out books
get research help from a librarian
rent a study room
utilize the computer lab
borrow a laptop or hotspot (while supplies last)
find a quiet place to study
and much more!

Fall 2025 hours:

Main Campus: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm; Friday 8 am - 12 pm; Closed Saturday - Sunday

Chico Center: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 9:30 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm; Closed Saturday - Sunday

And remember, the library is available online 24/7. Use our website to:

research in academic databases
learn study and research skills through short video tutorials
explore popular topics through our collections
use research guides to find resources on topics from writing a great paper to the best tools for your class
and plenty more!

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