Library is Open. Fall 2021 Service Updates & Construction Notice
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Choosing a good topic is a balancing act. Not too narrow. Not too broad. How can you tell if you're on the right path?
As a general guideline, topics with 2 - 3 concepts are workable:
Only one concept is too broad:
More than three concepts is usually too narrow:
The above guidelines are based on information from Walden University Library. A brief exercise in choosing the best research question is available from SUNY Empire State College.
Streaming Video LibGuide: This online streaming video guide provides resources for finding and using streaming video material, from both the University Library and around the web.
Listed below are three streaming services that offer many options for education topics.
Our catalog and article search has been combined into a new OneSearch platform. Here you can search for books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.
You can narrow your search results under the Refine My Results and Resource Type headings by choosing a resource type such as Books or eBooks.
Watch this video to learn how to use OneSearch to locate print and electronic books through the library.
CSUN students, faculty, and staff can now borrow library books and physical media through its contactless Locker Pickup service. The lockers are located outside on the southeast corner of the Library portico ( see map ), and you are welcome to pick up your items 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. If you require an accommodation, please contact Library Guest Services at libcirc@csun.edu or call (818) 677-2274.
Is the book you want already checked out? Or perhaps the library does now already own a copy? Watch this video to learn how to use OneSearch to request an item available through another CSU library.
