{"id":7150,"date":"2024-12-03T05:21:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/?p=7150"},"modified":"2024-12-06T00:43:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:43:47","slug":"its-the-finals-countdown-fall-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/2024\/12\/03\/its-the-finals-countdown-fall-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s the Finals Countdown! Fall 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7152\" src=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/finals-countdown-article-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/finals-countdown-article-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/finals-countdown-article.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Activities and resources at the CSUN University Library from December 3 through December 17, 2024<\/h1>\n<div id=\"block-clementine-content\">\n<div class=\"body__container\">\n<p>Don\u2019t let Finals stress get you down. Whether you need a good place to study, help with research, or even a little break, CSUN University Library is here for you.<\/p>\n<p>From December 3rd through Finals Week, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"box-golden-yellow no-btn col-sm-6\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Extended Hours<\/h1>\n<p>The Library will be open for longer hours starting December 7th December 17.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saturday 12\/7 &#8211; 12 AM until 10 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday 12\/8 through Monday 12\/16 &#8211;\u00a0 7 AM until 3 AM<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday 12\/17 &#8211; 7 AM until 10 PM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can always find the most up-to-date <a href=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/hours\">building hours on the Library website<\/a>. If you need research help, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.csun.edu\/chat\/widget\/d24634f4c45bd910a8955bc1bf43c815\"> talk to a Librarian online 24\/7<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Stress-Less Activities at the Library<\/h1>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Build Your Own Finals Survival Kit<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Go into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: snacks, highlighters, and more! <\/strong>Starting December 9th.<\/p>\n<p>(Supplies are restocked at varied times and can run out.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h2><strong>Take a Study Break at the &#8220;Stress-Less Station&#8221; Tables in the Library Lobby<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Take a moment for mindfulness with a rotation of enjoyable activities in the Library Lobby: <strong>Stress-Less Coloring, <\/strong><strong>Mindful Origami, and <\/strong><strong>Puzzles.<\/strong> Drop in December 5th through December 8th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h3 class=\"col-sm-9\">&#8220;Press Your Stress&#8221; Button-Making<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Wednesday, December 11<sup>th<\/sup> from 11am \u2013 2pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 12<sup>th<\/sup> from 1pm \u2013 4pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"col-sm-9\">Graffiti Board<\/h3>\n<p>12\/9 through 12\/18 on the Main Floor of the Learning Commons. The good, the bad, and the in-between \u2013 tell us how finals are going on our graffiti board!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Check-out Board Games<\/h3>\n<p>Take a break and play one of your favorite board games or puzzles. Board games can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk in the lobby &#8211;\u00a0 12\/5 through 12\/18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Relaxing Videos on the Media Wall<\/h3>\n<p>Stop by the ASRS Viewing Room, Main Floor, East Wing and catch some of our fun, cute, and relaxing videos.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Good to Know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask questions and get research help at the Reference Desk \u2013 Main Floor, Learning Commons.\n<ul>\n<li>For more research assistance from the Library, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/research-assistance\">online tutorials and subject guides<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/about\/contacts-departments\/subject-specialists\">get in touch with a subject specialist,<\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.csun.edu\/chat\/widget\/d24634f4c45bd910a8955bc1bf43c815\"> talk to a Librarian online 24\/7.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Get writing support at the Learning Resource Center \u2013 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Floor, East Wing<\/li>\n<li>Individual and group study rooms can be reserved on <a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/csun.libcal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\"><u>LibCal<\/u><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>protip: Try to book a day or two ahead! Same-day reservations are okay but study rooms can fill up fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Check out chargers, laptops, graphing calculators, and other devices from the Library Technology Services (LTS) desk \u2013 Main Floor, Learning Commons.<\/li>\n<li>Use editing software and get multimedia support at the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/technology\/cms\">Creative Maker Studio<\/a> \u2013 Main Floor, West Wing<\/li>\n<li>Find a quiet place to focus and individual study spaces \u2013 4<sup>th<\/sup> Floor and &#8220;The Quiet Study Lounge,&#8221; 4<sup>th<\/sup> Floor, East Wing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Resources for well-being and destressing<\/h2>\n<h3>Mindfulness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w2.csun.edu\/oasis\/services\">CSUN Oasis Wellness Center Classes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/marc\/mindful-meditations\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">UCLA Guided Meditations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/marc\/ucla-mindful-app\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">UCLA Mindful App<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Animals and Nature<\/h3>\n<p>Live-streaming content of animals and nature!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Live-Streams\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.org\/livecams\/currently-live\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Explore.org Live Cams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Monterey Bay Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/zoo.sandiegozoo.org\/live-cams\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">San Diego Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R7vrbiDi0Tc\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Kitten Academy Live Stream<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Nature Tours\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yell\/learn\/photosmultimedia\/virtualtours.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">National Park Service Virtual Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/entity\/yosemite-national-park\/m0c_y8?categoryid=place\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Yosemite National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/entity\/grand-canyon-national-park\/m0cnrr?categoryid=place\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Grand Canyon National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/story\/uwWRzYk20Mzdcw\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Yellowstone National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Arts and Entertainment<\/h3>\n<p>Find fun crafts and activities online!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fun Online Activities\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/experiment\/art-coloring-book\/1QGsh6vSfAQBgQ\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Google Arts &amp; Culture: Virtual Coloring Book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/library.nyam.org\/colorourcollections\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">#ColorOurCollections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/mycoloring-pages.com\/adult-coloring-pages\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Adult Coloring Pages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/archive.org\/search.php?query=origami&amp;&amp;and%5B%5D=mediatype%3A%22texts%22&amp;and%5B%5D=mediatype%3A%22movies%22&amp;and%5B%5D=mediatype%3A%22collection%22&amp;and%5B%5D=subject%3A%22Origami%22\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Origami Guidebooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/projects\/62624316\/remixes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Pop Virtual Bubble Wrap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/singkingkaraoke\/videos?app=desktop\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Sing King Free Karaoke Tracks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Museum Exhibits\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Google Arts &amp; Culture: Museum Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebroad.org\/broadfromhome\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">The Broad Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani\/en\/collezioni\/musei\/tour-virtuali-elenco.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Vatican Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/main\/suni_iss_tour.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">NASA Space Station<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mos.org\/mos-at-home\/virtual-exhibits\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">The Museum of Science, Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Games<\/h3>\n<p>Play a game, build a puzzle, or attempt to solve a virtual escape room!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual Games\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crazygames.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">CrazyGames<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/tetris.com\/play-tetris\/?utm_source=top_nav_link&amp;utm_medium=webnav&amp;utm_campaign=playNow_btm_tst&amp;utm_content=text_play_now\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Tetris<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/sudoku.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Sudoku<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual Puzzles\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jigsawexplorer.com\/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9saWJyYXJ5LmNzdW4uZWR1L3NpdGVzL2RlZmF1bHQvZmlsZXMvdXNlcnMvbWFpbi9pbWFnZXMvb3ZpYXR0LXB1enpsZS5qcGc~\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">University Library Custom Puzzle: The University Library\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jigsawexplorer.com\/online-jigsaw-puzzle-player.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9saWJyYXJ5LmNzdW4uZWR1L3NpdGVzL2RlZmF1bHQvZmlsZXMvdXNlcnMvbWFpbi9zcXVpcnJlbC1wdXp6bGUuanBn\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">University Library Custom Puzzle: A Campus Squirrel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual Escape Rooms\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/romeojuliet.heniak.com\/?fbclid=IwAR0IfH_XgAwVJfzBO0MPDDCN6xLDTD5abx3YmxfjU5jpsu6miZRLUnLBV-4\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Romeo and Juliet Escape Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKkueafhM5Glhz2MesjhWtnrGrvP24BqaX8ijUM1IGln_xMQ\/viewform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Minecraft Escape Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"ext\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf2gS2aQ8KtJfLyk45pNXptOYtBKrf2Y0l3kPKCE0S5OOr7dA\/viewform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-extlink=\"\">Oregon Trail Escape to Willamette Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Movies and TV<\/h3>\n<p>Find a movie or TV show to watch while you unwind!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CSUN University Library Streaming Video\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-kanopy-com.libproxy.csun.edu\/csun\/?frontend=kui\">Kanopy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libproxy.csun.edu\/login?url=https:\/\/csun.kanopy.com\/category\/649\">Kanopy Criterion Collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libproxy.csun.edu\/login?url=https:\/\/digitalcampus.swankmp.net\/csun301626\/\">Swank Digital Campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csu-un.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/search?query=lds32,contains,Swank%20motion,AND&amp;tab=LibraryCatalog&amp;search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&amp;sortby=rank&amp;vid=01CALS_UNO:01CALS_UNO&amp;mode=advanced&amp;offset=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swank (in OneSearch)<\/a>\n<div id=\"s-lg-link-desc-57081720\" class=\"s-lg-link-desc\">This link will show you all titles in Swank available at CSUN, easily accessible using OneSearch. Click the &#8220;Online Access&#8221; link under the title to find a link for &#8220;Swank Motion Pictures, Inc&#8221; to be directed to the video!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.csun.edu\/streaming-video?_gl=1*2j0ajx*_ga*MTk3OTgxMTY2Ni4xNjk0NTM3ODY0*_ga_VMB47D30RM*MTcxODg4NjA4Ny4yMy4xLjE3MTg4OTExODEuMC4wLjA.\">guide for streaming video through CSUN Library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<h3>Campus Resources<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re not alone! CSUN has lots of campus resources to help support you through finals season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/counseling\">University Counseling Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/shc\">Klotz Student Health Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/mic\/foodpantry\">Food Pantry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/as\/childrens-center\">Children\u2019s Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/pride\">Pride Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/dres\">Disability Resources and Educational Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/ncod\">NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/womens-research-resource-center\">Women\u2019s Research and Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/vrc\">Veterans Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/international\">International and Exchange Student Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csun.edu\/undergraduate-studies\/learning-resource-center\">Learning Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Activities and resources at the CSUN University Library from December 3 through December 17, 2024 Don\u2019t let Finals stress get you down. Whether you need&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.csun.edu\/blogs\/cited\/2024\/12\/03\/its-the-finals-countdown-fall-2024\/\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">It&#8217;s the Finals Countdown! 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