In Fall 2020, CSUSB will be converting to the semester system, making the leap from the current quarter system. Currently, the Pfau library book reserves are set up to work for students in the quarter system. However, an emerging question right now is how the leap to the semester system will affect permission for course reserves in the library. The library course reserve will have to change how they catalog the current books to set up for the conversion. The current books offered have to be moved and how they are able to be checked out has to be changed. One of the concerns about this upcoming change is whether or not the library will get any additional funding to help provide more … [Read more...] about How will conversion to Q2S affect library course reserves?
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How to get more relevant results when searching for articles
The library website has a variety of tools and databases to make finding the right sources easier. Applying advanced searching techniques can help you find the exact article you need! Here's how to research more efficiently. Find the keywords For this example, let's say the topic you want to research is: What are the effects of violent video games on teenagers? Instead of typing that entire phrase into the search box, narrow it down to the key words as the other words might pull results you are not looking for. In this case that would be teenagers, video games and violence. Entering just these terms into the Ebscohost Academic Search Premier database search engine yields 134 … [Read more...] about How to get more relevant results when searching for articles
Check out what the Pfau Library has to offer
By Cecilia Gutierrez |Staff Writer| Study rooms, laptop checkouts, a cellphone charging station and food/drinking amenities are just a few of the many services provided by John M. Pfau Library. Assisting students since 1971, the library is a $4.4 million project covering nearly 166,000 square feet of the CSUSB campus. On the library website, the division claims to be the campus hub for knowledge, research and technology. The library also strives to motivate and empower people to be lifelong learners and thinkers. In an effort to help students on their educational route the library, aside from its general purpose to serve as a center available for students to work on school … [Read more...] about Check out what the Pfau Library has to offer
Fontana hosts Jazz ‘n Art Celebration
By Mintimer Avila |Staff Writer|While most schools have been hit with budget cuts and have had to cut their art programs, the city of Fontana has reached out to the younger generation in hopes of giving children and local residents the art they might be missing out on. Fontana hosted its Jazz 'n Art celebration in front of the Lewis Library on Feb. 22, where performers got together for an afternoon of smooth jazz and unique art. There was a variety of local artists that were showcasing and selling their art to the public. Artist Jared Tumbarello drew the crowd in with his interesting use of spray paint. Tumbarello used quick bursts of spray paint, occasionally using a brush to … [Read more...] about Fontana hosts Jazz ‘n Art Celebration
You know you go to CSUSB when…
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Endless Starbucks line, building frustration from waiting for a parking spot that seems will never appear and waking up frantically in the Student Union after over-sleeping. These are just a few of the things that unite us as students and characterize CSUSB pride. What makes CSUSB students different from students from other universities? I asked students around campus to give me their opinion on what embodies the students here. You know you're a CSUSB student when... "You see the sun come and go down on the same day from the library," said Ivanna Carlos. "When your favorite color and all your clothes are now blue," said Quinn … [Read more...] about You know you go to CSUSB when…
Reduce stress with 10 minutes of meditation
By Diana Ramos |Staff Writer| Students worry about many things such as exams, homework, studying and sometimes jobs. They get to be very overwhelmed and do not know how to relieve stress in a healthy way. Meditating 10 minutes a day can help students be less overwhelmed and stressed. The Student Health and Psychological Counseling Center is offering outdoor meditation on campus Monday through Thursday. They offer two 10 minute sessions, one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 12 p.m. on the Pfau Library’s front lawn. Zenhabits.net states that, “Meditation is the art of focusing 100 percent of your attention in one area. The practice comes with a myriad of well-publicized health … [Read more...] about Reduce stress with 10 minutes of meditation
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George W. Bush is getting a presidential library named after him on a Texas college campus. April 25, 2013 marked the day, and with the event came lots of protesters. Up to 50 people were gathered out front with signs like, “Does America have a conscience?” and even a woman in an orange jumpsuit with a sign that read, “Close Guantanamo,” according to The Huffington Post. Former President Bush has been scrutinized for his decision to enter into war with Iraq. … [Read more...] about Weekly Chuckle
CSUSB’s Pfau library is a gold mine for students
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s John Pfau Library has many resources available for students. In the library students have access to group study rooms for at least two or more people to get their work done or to make group work more convenient. Individuals cannot hold a room for a group, and any individual occupying a group study room must vacate it if a group arrives. When walking into the library you can obtain help at the reference desk located in the first floor. At the reference desk, our librarians assist users with research, reference questions, electronic databases, print resources, general Internet searching and the Pfau Library Catalog. Reference librarians … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s Pfau library is a gold mine for students
Carlos Morton entertains CSUSB
By Ericka Ruiz |Staff Writer| Laughter filled the room at the Pfau library Oct. 10 when students from CSUSB improvised a reading from a play written by playwright Carlos Morton. With October being Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dean of the Library, Cesar Cabarello and staff had the honor to invite Morton to the library this past Thursday. Morton, known for his Chicano playwright achievements, has a doctorate in Theater Arts and is a professor at UC Santa Barbara. He has had numerous amounts of successful theatrical productions that have gained popularity not only in the U.S. but abroad as well. As he was welcomed by the CSUSB staff and students he began his presentation speaking … [Read more...] about Carlos Morton entertains CSUSB
BMX Flatlander promotes sport at CSUSB
By Chelsea Underwood |Asst. Sports Editor| Red Bull flatland BMX athlete Terry Adams performed a demo at CSUSB on Sept. 24 as part of a two week SoCal Red Bull college tour. The Louisiana native travels along with his sponsor, Red Bull promoting the sport of flatland riding to the surrounding colleges and their students. “Our goal is to hit a lot of different schools,” said Sam Bennett, Inland Empire Red Bull Field Marketing Specialist. “It’s such a cool campus when everybody always, like right now there is a lot of people outside so the concept was to do a demo out while people can walk by and be surprised with the skill set and be blown away by it all. That’s the ideal of the … [Read more...] about BMX Flatlander promotes sport at CSUSB