It's the Finals Countdown

Don’t 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.

From November 16 through Finals Week, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being.

New Events!

• Goat Therapy Kick-Off De-Stresser -- Thursday, 11/16, 11am through 1pm on Sierra Quad North Lawn
• Hybrid Workshops for Stress Reduction, Study Skills, and Research Support -Wednesday 11/29 from 12:15 through 2pm, in-person at the Library and online via Zoom. Refreshments will be served in-person.
  • Location: 
    • UL251 (2nd Floor, East Wing inside the TCC/M&M)
    • Zoom information for both sessions:
      https://csun.zoom.us/j/83803405577?pwd=U0taQVk4d3FuYWVtMkpvUVo4YnRVQT09
      Meeting ID: 838 0340 5577
      Passcode: 545027 
  • Workshop details:
    • Come in-person and grab a snack starting at 12:15pm
    • 12:30 to 1pm - "Find Your Focus" Workshop presented by University Counseling Services.
    • 1pm to 2pm - Last Minute Research Clinic with Librarian Brianna Limas.

Stress-less Activities at the Library

Build Your Own Finals Survival Kit (Main floor lobby) Wednesday 11/29 through Monday, 12/11

Go into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: stickers, snacks, pencils, and more!

• Wednesday 11/29, 11am to 12pm
• Friday 12/1, 3pm to 6pm
• Monday 12/4, 10am to 3pm
• Tuesday 12/5, 11am to  5pm
• Wednesday 12/6, 1pm to 4pm
• Thursday 12/7, 2pm to 7pm
• Friday 12/8, 10am to 3pm
• Monday 12/11, all day while supplies last!

VR Gaming

Need a more immersive escape? Bring your friends to the Creative Maker Space and take a turn in the VR room!

Relaxing Videos on the Media Wall

Stop by the ASRS Viewing Room, Main Floor, East Wing and catch some of our fun, cute, and relaxing videos.

Good to Know

• Freudian Sip & café tables with chargers – Main Floor, Lobby
• Ask questions and get research help at the Reference Desk – Main Floor, Learning Commons.
• Check out course materials from Course Reserves – Guest Services desk, Main Floor, Lobby (directly across Freudian Sip)
• Individual and group study rooms can be reserved on LibCal. Same-day reservations are okay but study rooms can fill up fast.
• Check out chargers, laptops, graphing calculators, and other devices from the Library Technology Services (LTS) desk – Main Floor, Learning Commons.
• Use editing software and get multimedia support at the Creative Maker Studio – Main Floor, West Wing
• Get writing support at the Learning Resource Center – 3^rd Floor, East Wing
• A variety of seating options on every floor, with two different noise policies depending on location: collaborative study or quiet study
• Find a quiet place to focus and individual study spaces – 4^th Floor and "The Quiet Study Lounge," 4^th Floor, East Wing
• For more research assistance from the Library, check out our online tutorials and subject guides or get in touch with a subject specialist.

Here to Help

Have a question? Ask a Librarian.

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