The CSUSM Library has created and linked to a number of instructional videos to teach valuable research & library skills. Explore the list of these videos below.
Database Searching
Basic Database Searching (5:09)
Using Advanced Search in Library Databases (6:25)
Finding Newspapers in ProQuest Newstream (5:47)
How to Use Academic Search Premier to Find Articles (5:14)
Searching in ERIC (9:48)
Source Types
Scholarly Articles (2:18)
Empirical Research Articles (2:57)
Authoritative Health Sources (2:28)
Paraphrasing and Quoting
What is Paraphrasing? (1:08)
Comparing Paraphrasing and Quoting (2:05)
Citing Paraphrases (1:33)
Ways to get Research Help
Chat reference is available 24/7.*
* On evenings and weekends, a non-CSUSM librarian may respond to chat questions.
CSUSM Librarians will not be available for chat from December 24 - January 1. Non-CSUSM librarians will be available 24/7.
Telephone: (760) 750-4391
Email your subject librarian at any time for specialized help (expect a 24-48 hour turnaround time).
For general research questions email us at libref@csusm.libanswers.com
For holidays and early closures, refer to Library Building Hours.
