COLA 100LA Simms: Library Guides

True, the library buildings have been closed for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, but the library is more than a building.  A library is an organization that fosters self-directed learning in the community it serves.  And we are working very hard to make sure everyone has what they need to keep learning even though our circumstances have changed.

Fostering learning requires three things, all of which we still have:

1. People:  Library staff are still doing their normal jobs from home.  Because much of what we do takes place online, the adjustment hasn't been too bad.  Last week, I gave a presentation to 400 people from my kitchen!  It was weird, but it worked.  If I can do that, I can certainly work with you on your questions about research.  See the info below about getting in touch.
2. Resources:  All of our databases are up and running, so it's still easy to get access to our electronic resources.  The videos below give you the basics of finding ebooks and articles online.  But those videos just barely scratch the surface.  If your needs are different, please let me know!
3. Places for people to meet and pursue their research:  While our physical space is closed, our virtual options are all up and running.  Our library website is brand-new this semester, and it's a big improvement over what we had before.  And we are still staffing our usual channels for communicating with students -- you can find those here:  https://ask.library.unlv.edu/

So, you still have very rich research options at your disposal, and we're still eager to assist when you have questions.  Keep on learning!

Wishing you peace and health in this challenging time,

Mark