Talking to Your Students about the Library: Bytes

This guide introduces you to the library's essential resources and services so you feel comfortable talking to your students about the library., Guide created by Librarian Emeritus Barbara Quarton

Online Resources

Here is an overview of some of our online resources.

Critical Information Literacy Lab for Faculty
This online lab offers CSUSB faculty ideas and resources for integrating critical information literacy into their courses.
Services for Faculty
This one is for you! Find out all you need to know about your library privileges, resources, and networking opportunities.
Pfau Library Home Page
The place to start.
Online Tutorials
We have many short tutorials that give students quick lessons in finding books, journals, etc. in our library.
Databases by Subject
Choose a database by discipline.
Databases A-Z
Find a database when you know its title.

Pfau Library FAQ This link opens in a new window
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Pfau Library services and resources.

Library Catalog (OneSearch: Books & Media CSUSB)
The library catalog lists everything in the library's collection. It will tell you the floor location and the call number.

Basic Services

These are our most popular services.

Ask a Librarian
Students (and faculty) may login at any time to ask a reference question. Librarians answering this service may come from academic libraries across the country.

Interlibrary Loan Requests This link opens in a new window
Students (and faculty) may request books and articles from other libraries if we do not have them. This does not apply to current textbooks or materials on reserve in the library.

Renew Books
Students (and faculty) login to their library account here. They see a list of books they have checked out and may renew their books online.
Reserves
Students really appreciate it when you put a copy of your textbook on reserve. The cost of textbooks can be prohibitive for some students.

Customize Google Scholar

If you use Google Scholar, make sure to customize your off-campus computer or laptop to find articles at CSUSB.

Remember to tell your students about this!

Library Guide: Pfau Library and Google Scholar
This guide shows you how to customize Google Scholar so it recognizes you as a CSUSB person and offers you a way to see if the library has the article. This way, you get the article for free instead of having to pay a fee.