Reference & Websites
Reference & Websites
Books
Books
Books & eBooks at CSUSM
Books will give you background information and an overview on what you are researching. You need this information in order to provide context.
Physical & online books available at CSUSM can be located in the following ways:
- Search the Library Catalog (use dropdown left-hand side for search types: subject, author, etc.)
- Search for an e-book, by choosing an e-book database from the list and using the search bar to enter terms
- Off-campus access requires log-in with CSUSM User ID and Password
Options to obtain books not located at CSUSM:
- Order books through CSU+
- If you locate a book via OneSearch catalog and it states "Print version not available in the library" you can order the book via CSU+, which is a library borrowing service that includes all 23 CSU campus libraries. It takes approximately 2-5 days to receive books from CSU+.
- If you locate a book via OneSearch catalog and it states "Print version not available in the library" you can order the book via CSU+, which is a library borrowing service that includes all 23 CSU campus libraries. It takes approximately 2-5 days to receive books from CSU+.
- Order books through InterLibrary Loan
- You can search the collections of libraries world-wide by using WorldCat. If you find a book you would like to order and verify that you cannot get it through CSUSM or CSUSM, you can fill out an InterLibrary Loan request. Materials will take 5-10 days to arrive and can be picked up at our Library.
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Talitha Matlin
STEM Librarian

Email
Office Telephone
760-750-4342
Office Location
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