Updated 1/23/2024: The California Faculty Association (CFA) strike planned for January 22-26 was cancelled as a result of a tentative agreement.
Welcome to Spring 2024, Matadors! With the new semester comes new opportunities as well as new challenges — with that in mind, this post spotlights some key resources and services to help you strive and thrive this term.
Preparing for the Semester
The start of this semester in particular brings a unique set questions for many students, especially due to the historic five-day strike planned by the California Faculty Association (CFA) alongside Teamsters Local 2010 for January 22-26, the first week of the Spring 2024 semester.
Update 1/23: The remainder of the strike has been called off and classes are expected to be back in session as of Tuesday, 1/23. Instructors should be reaching out to students to communicate current expectations for their classes during the first week, in light of the change of plans. Every class is different and will be effected differently.
In the original version of this blog post, a Student Strike FAQ from CFA was shared to help students understand the strike. There is no longer a strike this week, but students can still learn why the strike was planned by faculty.
Student organizations such as CSUN Associated Students and Students for Quality Education (SQE) at CSUN can also be a resource for up-to-date information on how faculty labor issues are effecting student learning conditions and academics.
As the semester progresses, CSUN University Library and other campus resources are available to support students in many different areas — whether it’s finding textbooks, saving money, honing research and study skills, getting groceries, or just chilling out:
- Library Tutorials and Library FAQ: Answers, how tos, and demos for the most Frequently Asked Questions about the CSUN University Library
- Course Reserves: Your course material and textbooks, for free! Information at Guest Services (Library Lobby).
- Affordable Learning $olutions: Even more ways to save money on textbooks. If your assigned class material isn’t already on Course Reserve, let us know with this student form!
- Using OneSearch: Search millions of items in the Library’s catalog — books, articles, journals, magazines, music, movies, and more!
- Research Strategies Guide: Learn the tips and tricks of how to search effectively.
- Learning Resource Center: CSUN’s largest tutoring center and the University Writing Center, located on the 3rd floor of the Library.
- Food & Pop-Up Produce Pantry: Part of the CSUN with a HEART Basic Needs program.
- Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES): Student Services include individualized plans for success, as well as accommodations and support.
- Klotz Health Center: Clinical care and health services, including free menstrual products, vaccinations and Narcan.
- University Counseling Services: Mental health services, workshops for wellbeing, support for trauma, and more.
Programs and events in the Library
The Library will host and co-sponsor a number of events, programs, and activities this semester! Stay tuned to the library website, the Cited blog, and our Instagram and TikTok accounts, to learn about our plans for:
- Black History Month
- Valentine’s Day (all week!)
- Women’s History Month
- National Library Week
- National Poetry Month
- Finals Countdown
- –and more!
Feel free to explore the Library’s extensive collections and our unique services and programs throughout the semester, such as:
- Creative Maker Studio
- Map Collection
- Teacher Curriculum Center
- Music & Media Collection
- Special Collections & Archives
- The Tom & Ethel Bradley Center
As always, Ask a Librarian your questions 24/7 with our online reference chat!
Programs and Events Around Campus
- Associated Students (AS) events, including the Welcome Back Farmer’s Market on 1/30
- University Student Union (USU) events, including open house and welcome events for DREAM Center, Pride Center, Veteran’s Resources Center
- Meet the Clubs 2024: Explore the CSUN terrain of clubs and organizations, on Sierra Quad Lawn January 30th & 31st.
Campus community connections
- LAPL Events. Use the filters on the left side of the page to select your preferred branch. Mid-Valley and Northridge branches are close to CSUN campus!
These campus and community resources, programs, and events offer Matadors a way to connect, learn, and grow throughout the coming months–academically and beyond!
