College of San Mateo Library

Welcome to the Fall semester CSM! Although things are still far from normal we're all working hard to make sure that this semester is a great success despite the challenges we are all facing. Our first big announcement of the semester: curbside pick-up! You can now place CSM Library items on hold and pick them up from campus. The campus is still closed so a pick-up appointment is required. Learn all about it in our Curbside Pick-Up Guide: https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/curbside. Here's to a great semester!

Just a reminder to practice some self-care today. It's a lovely fall day to take a long walk outside, and some time in nature is a great way to reset your day. Sign-up to track your ballot for some added peace of mind: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

Happy Halloween from your Friends at College of San Mateo Library!! May yours be spooktacular spooktacular!! Stay safe! #halloween #halloween2020 #spookracular #nurse #minniemouse #disney #captainamerica #marvel #surgeon #doctor #cat #dog #bird #farmer #bat #kitana #mortalkombat2 #stormtrooper #starwars #amongus #videogame #ghost #guineapig #taco #zoomspooktacular2020

Did you know "illegal aliens" is a subject heading that has been used by the Library of Congress since 1980? Well, you won't find it in our subject headings anymore. The SMCCD libraries have removed this heading from our catalogs and replaced it with "undocumented immigrants." Words matter and we're happy to have a part in this change. Learn more about the push for change in subject headings: https://theconversation.com/the-bias-hiding-in-your-library

Whether you've voted your whole life or this is your first election (congrats!) it's important to be prepared before you vote this year. Find drop boxes, polling places, and check your voter status today. https://bit.ly/37LIyd9

Today's the last day to register online to vote in California! Register, share as needed, and make a plan to vote today! https://covr.sos.ca.gov/

No classes on Thursday, so how are you going to spend it? May we recommend a stream fest/scream fest? All these titles and more are available in our SWANK streaming collection: https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/find/byvideo.php What's your favorite scary movie? Let us know in the comments!

Just a reminder that there is only 13 days left to register to vote in California. It's fast and easy. If you're registered now's the time to to check your registration and make your voting plan. Use our Election guide to get it all done before 10/19: https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/election2020

October is Filipino American History & Heritage Month! Visit our virtual book display to see books that you can read online, items you can request for pick-up, and multimedia resources about the Filipino American experience: https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu//filipinoamericanh

This week is Banned Books Week! Check out some of the most challenged titles of 2019 on our virtual book display at https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/virtual/bannedbooks

Mark your calendars this Saturday for CSM's annual Family Science Day! This year's programming has gone 100% online but there's no shortage of fun: marshmallow molecules, UV geology demos, a streaming planetarium shows, at-home physics demos, and more! Check out the full schedule here: https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/familyscienceday/schedule.php

In California the last day to register online to vote in the November election is October 19th. Already registered? It's a good idea to check your registration. Not 18 yet? 16 and 17 year olds can pre-register to vote, too. Use our Election guide to get it all done before October 19th: https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/election2020

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)! Check out our virtual display with links to ebooks, films, and other online resources: https://libguides.collegeofsanmateo.edu/vi/hispanicheritage

Need one-on-one, real-time help with tech you borrowed from CSM? The CSM Library now has our amazing library tech help online to help you Mon-Thurs. We can't help you with your personal devices, but for tech you borrowed from campus, we've got you covered! https://bit.ly/3k6fIHs

Want to improve your research skills? There's still room in our one unit Library Research class that starts September 21st. This online class has two Zoom meetings and is only eight weeks long. Look for CRN 91678 and sign up today!