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Pajama Party?
That's right... The SSU library is staying up late. From 10 am SATURDAY May 17 to 5pm FRIDAY May 23 the 1st floor of the library will be open 24 hours a day! Come in your pajamas, bring your coffee and finish your work!
Too crowded?
Too crowded in the library? Schedule a study room on the third floor. You can schedule them up to seven days in advance for 2 hours. Check out our study room policies to or call the Circulation desk 707-664-2375 to schedule your room.
Up late?
Be sure to have your Library barcode and PIN handy so you can research into the wee hours of the night.
Call the Circulation desk (707-664-2375) with further questions
Losing your marbles?
It’s not too late to gather them back up! Make an appointment with your Librarian or stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library. We’ll get you and your project rolling in the right direction.
Feeling nervous?
Have a presentation? Take some of the heat off of yourself by creating superb multimedia elements to go along with your presentation.
Work up an impressive Powerpoint presentation, image slideshow, or mini-movie in the Learning & Teaching Center’s Digital Lab.
Because we want you to realize your brilliance to the utmost – we would love to make an appointment with you to get you started.
It's not magic
Making movies is superfun, but it takes some serious planning.
Rule of thumb: 3 minutes of finished movie takes 3 hours of prep time.
Do the math – then plan for enough time. For help, contact the Learning & Teaching Center.
Yes!
Just getting started?
You can drink your coffee while you explore over 150 of our most amazing databases.
Either bring your java with you to the Library, or saddle up with a computer in the comforts of wherever you want. If you’re off campus, all you need is your Library barcode and PIN to get exploring.
Just getting started?
Sometimes in life, the starting line isn't quite so obvious.
If you have a research project that hasn't quite got off the ground, Sage eReference and Virtual Reference Library are two top-notch places to help you get on track. Try a simple keyword search on your topic.
News junkies
Yes, we have the Press Democrat online (that’s the local paper) and a few thousand more newspapers from around the world. Full-text. Online. 24/7 access. Now get reading!
Need a sweet??
Check out the coffee and treats that Charlie Brown's offers, then bring them on over for a big ol' study day in the library.
Food and drink are welcome!
Who is that?
Do you know who your librarian is?
If not check out Your librarians to find out who specializes in your major. Then by all means, find them!
Ahhh the music!
The Library has a fantastic and ever-expanding music collection, sure to please any number of discerning sound palettes. Search for your favorite musical artist by clicking Movies & Music from the Library's home page.
Chat 24/7 Research Assistance
If this is what you're doing today, then you'll probably need us tonight.
No problem! You can get research help 24/7 with our chat service. Click on the Chat 24/7 icon from the Library's homepage
Have two cents?
Then, check out our new bulletin board on the first floor across from the welcome desk. We will be asking for your opinions on music, artists, books and other interesting topics. Come down and post your comments and see what the other students think!
No doubt they're learning...
But...if you’re looking to learn something a little more productive, join us for a workshop on Photoshop, iMovie, and Dreamweaver. You can also learn how to become a star researcher using our outstanding collection of online databases.
Here’s our workshop schedule.
Can't Sleep??
Try the first floor of the Library during finals week.
The Library will offer a 24 hour study hall on the first floor starting from 10:00 am Saturday, December 8 through 5:00 pm Friday, December 14 (Get your study groove on!).
Library services will function normally during regular hours.
Lost??
Don’t know which way to go? Try our library maps section so you can find out what we offer on each floor…
Need a quiet space: head to the third floor.
Want to check out books: stop by circulation on the second floor.
Want an open space to work with your group and eat and talk: check out the information commons on the first floor.
Looking for the supernatural...
Try a keyword search from our Library homepage on “supernatural” to find books and other exciting items. Want more? Try searching occult fiction to find paranormal novels like A Chill in the Blood
Give it a rest!
Relax your conscience – cite all your sources!
This includes sources you use in Powerpoint and iMovie presentations.
It’s simple; just include a slide at the end of your presentation that gives credit where credit it due.
Here's some citation style guides
Quiet Zone
The 3rd floor of the Library is the official QUIET ZONE.
Get way into your studies, or daydreaming, without the distraction of johnny’s sister’s friend’s cousin’s heartbreak.
Chit-chat and cell phones simply don’t work with the SUBLIME that is the 3rd floor.
Would you try to ride around the world in a week?
Then don’t try to write about a massive topic in a week!
If you’re assigned a paper or project, don’t tackle every single angle of the monster issues like globalization, society, family, or music…think focused, think realistically.
Connect with Your Librarian if you want to kick around ideas or need help narrowing your focus.
Abstract to Concrete
Having trouble going from the abstract to the concrete?
Contact Your Librarian and we can help you turn grand ideas into amazing projects.
Email, IM, phone, or in-person...whatever works for you! Speaking of abstract, doesn't this book look fun?
Not just for reading
The Library also has an amazing music and video collection.
Search for your favorite titles
Then check them out for free!
Boots are fun
...but, being able to do amazing research from the comforts of your dorm room or home is even more fun!
You can access the Library's immense collection of top-notch materials from any place that has an internet connection.
All you need is your Library barcode and PIN , then head on over to Articles & More and start searching!
Contemplating
This person is contemplating the amazing fact that the University Library has the New York Times online back to 1851, and 1000s of other online newspapers from around the world all available a the click of a mouse. Wow. Check them out.
Does it get any better?
We now offer online delivery of articles borrowed through Interlibrary Services.
Change your delivery preference in your ILS account or when you first register for ILS services. For more information, contact document.delivery@sonoma.edu.
Oh, the convenience!
Digging for Resources
Some things you shouldn’t have to dig for…like great information sources for your projects.
The big brain bash
It's the event of the weekend! Join your friends for an evening of multimedia trivia, fun, prizes, and competitive spirit. Come in teams of 1-6 people and get ready to amaze your fellow students with your sheer brain power! University Library, 2nd floor, 7-9pm on August 24.
Current Gallery Offering A Fine and Long Tradition: Stories from the Contemporary Women's Movement in Sonoma County
The stories of women involved in the contemporary women's movement as it played out in Sonoma County from 1960 to 1985 is the subject of a new exhibit at the Sonoma State University Library Art Gallery from August 15-September 28.
“A Fine and Long Tradition: Stories from the Contemporary Women’s Movement” is funded by the California Council for the Humanities "California Stories Initiative" and is coordinated by Michelle Jolly, SSU Professor of History.
