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You can easily order books and a/v items from all libraries in the CSU system!

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Resources on the Olympics

Find articles and books to get you ready for the summer games!

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Science Open

Searchable database of 71 miliion+ open access science articles. Includes a collections search with articles arranged by topics curated by volunteer Collection editors.

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World Scholar: Latin America and the Caribbean

Current issues and events in Latin America and the Caribbean, plus historical perspective back to the colonial period.

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Virtual Resources

SDSU Remote Computer Labs

Remote Labs

Connect to a computer in a campus computer lab to access special software such as ArcGIS, SPSS, and more.

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Meet with a Librarian

Contact a librarian to schedule a Zoom appointment to get in-depth help with your research.

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Software Installs

Download campus licensed software from Adobe, Microsoft, SPSS and other vendors for your classes.

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Streaming Media

Access numerous video and audio streaming resources from Kanopy, Swank, and other providers with your SDSUid.

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Research Tutorials

Master MLA and APA citations, navigate OneSearch, and become a better researcher with our online tutorials.

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Digital Collections

Explore our Digital Collections for SDSU theses and dissertations, historical photos, manuscripts and more.

Your Story Matters
SDSU COVID-19 Memory Project

We're collecting materials to document the SDSU community’s experiences.

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Student Success Zones

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buildIT @SDSU

build IT @SDSU Library is a student-run makerspace designed to foster creativity, encourage innovation, and bring ideas to life.

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Digital Humanities

The Digital Humanities Center supports research, teaching, and learning that values the importance of the humanities in the digital age.

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Math & Stats Center

The Math & Stats Learning Center provides free, on-demand tutoring for SDSU students from all lower division mathematics and statistics courses.

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The Writing Center

The Writing Center is a free service for SDSU students and faculty. The tutors are graduate and undergraduate students, trained in tutoring writing.