QOTW! Your Picks for TV Shows, Books, and Movies

Responses to the Questions of the Week have been amazing!  We really enjoy learning more about what you all are reading and watching.  Take a look at the final board listing your favorite TV shows and Movies:

 

The Research Station Gets a Facelift

Maybe you've already noticed: Meriam Library's website has received a facelift!

Our new site is built with today's student in mind. The mobile-friendly design allows you to browse when you need it, and our events and news feeds will keep you up-to-date with everything you'll need to know about what's happening at Meriam Library.

Contacting a librarian is easier than ever with our Ask A Librarian widget. Call or text, chat or email, get in touch the way that works best for you.

New Search Interface and Catalog Coming to Meriam Library July 2017!

Big changes are coming to the search interface and catalog at the Meriam Library in July 2017. For the past several years, the CSU has worked to combine the 23 campus libraries’ physical and shared electronic holdings into one catalog and search interface, called OneSearch. This system is in the final stages of completion and will be going live at Chico State in July. The new vendor, ExLibris, is a library leader in innovative searching interfaces and library management systems.

Celebrating Cesar Chavez

Who is Cesar Chavez and why is this man honored each March 31st in most states in the U.S.?

Brown Bag talks are Back for Spring '17

The Meriam Library is ready to kickoff Brown Bag Talks this semester starting Tuesday, February 14, 2017 continuing through Tuesday April 25, 2017 at noon. The library faculty, as well as Research and Sponsored Programs, will be presenting on a variety of topics that you will find informative, supportive and interesting. The topics are:

Write Black History

Anybody can edit Wikipedia! Let’s gather to strengthen Wikipedia’s scope and content related to Black History. Join Meriam Library on February 23rd in MLIB 226 from 3-5pm, with the goal of collaborating to enhance and expand on Wikipedia articles that document black leaders, thinkers, and artists throughout history. In this interactive workshop, users will:

New Archivist in Special Collections

We are pleased to welcome Archivist, Stefani Baldivia to our Meriam Library Special Collections team. Stefani hails to us from Arcata where she held a similar position. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University in Native American Studies and a Master’s degree of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She grew up in the college town of Redlands where her father worked at University of Redlands. She loves Chico’s tree lined streets and weather as it is reminiscent of her hometown. Please come by and say hello.

Scheduled Maintenance

On Friday, June 10th, the Campus Data Center will be shut down for major network maintenance.  Most campus systems and access to the internet will be affected by this work for two or more hours during the maintenance window.  This will include the Library ReSEARCH Station, databases and online catalog.

Maintenance Window:
Friday, June 10th -- 8am to 5pm