University Library E-News
The latest exhibit from Special Collections & Archives, Words of War: Personal Experiences of Conflict, draws the visitor into perspectives of the willing and unwilling participants in conflict through personal correspondence, official forms, newsletters, propaganda, notices, log books and other ephemera.
Tools integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have been widely available for over a decade. Siri appeared in iOS products starting in 2008, and music streaming apps started predicting our preferences around the same time. OpenAI made its Generative AI ChatGPT service available in late 2022, and we are by now familiar with the “AI Overview” Google provides in response to most searches. AI’s ability to process, generate, and present information at a superhuman pace has prompted a group of CSUN librarians to explore its implications for research and instruction, and help students and faculty to engage its rapidly growing presence in education.
On June 18, 2025, the CSUN Alumni Association and the University Library welcomed alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the University to a special reception unveiling the inaugural installation of the University Library Portico Commemorative Pavers. The paver campaign is raising funds to support Alumni Association student scholarships and the University Library, ensuring that future generations of Matadors have access to life-changing educational opportunities.
In July 2025, the University Library welcomed a new dean, Emy Decker! Recently receiving a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Emy’s passion for libraries spans over 25 years. Her hands-on experience, positivity, and love of student engagement is already taking shape at CSUN.
Enjoy this up close and personal glimpse of Emy.
At the heart of the CSUN University Library is a belief that every voice matters. Whether through the preservation of personal narratives, the celebration of student achievement, or the thoughtful exploration of emerging technologies, our Library continues to thrive as a dynamic center for learning, reflection, and discovery.
This edition’s theme, Empowering Voices: From Memory to Momentum, reflects my vision for the Library as a space where the past is honored, the present is supported, and the future is shaped with intention. It’s a place where stories are not only kept—but uplifted. Where students find belonging, and where innovation is approached with care and curiosity.