Library Collections and Media

Access thousands of eBooks to support your coursework, research and personal learning. Collections include academic titles, reference works and technology resources across disciplines.

CSUMB-Accessible eBook Collections

These resources are available to current Cal State Monterey Bay students, faculty and staff.

• ACLS Humanities eBook
  A curated collection from the American Council of Learned Societies featuring high-quality scholarly books in the humanities.
• Ebook Central (ProQuest)
  A large, multidisciplinary collection of academic eBooks from leading publishers, covering a wide range of subjects.
• EBSCO eBook Collection
  A multidisciplinary eBook collection supporting research and learning across academic fields.
• GALE eBook Collection
  Online reference titles, including subject encyclopedias and specialized reference works.
• O’Reilly Tech Books
  A collection of eBooks focused on computer science, programming, data and information technology.

Publicly Available eBook Collections

These collections are open to the public and can be accessed without a CSUMB login.

• UC Press E-Books Collection, 1982-2004
  More than 500 publicly accessible scholarly eBooks published by the University of California.
• National Academies Press
  Over 3,000 full-text books on science, engineering, health and public policy. Search by title, keyword or browse by subject.

Access streaming video and film collections to support coursework, research and teaching across disciplines.

CSUMB Library-Owned Materials

Search CSUMB Library collections to find streaming video titles and physical DVDs.

• Streaming Videos in OneSearch
  Search OneSearch to discover individual streaming video titles available through the CSUMB Library.
• DVD Collection
  Browse and search the CSUMB Library’s DVD collection to find physical media available for checkout.

Learn with Library Video Tutorials

• CSUMB Library on YouTube
  Features short instructional videos on conducting research and using CSUMB library resources.

Streaming Video Collections

• Academic Video Online (AVON)
  A large collection of educational and documentary films covering a wide range of subject areas.
• Swank Digital Campus
  A curated, limited collection of feature films and documentaries commonly used for classroom instruction.

Instructional Videos — Library Research Skills

Choosing a Topic

• Doing Background Checks on Your Research (Imagine Easy Solutions)
• Picking Your Topic IS Research! (libncsu)

Selecting and Refining Keywords

• Brainstorming Keywords (Portland State University Library)
  Focuses on the importance of carefully selecting terms and trying multiple searches using similar/related terms.
• Keywords & Subject Headings (Imagine Easy Solutions)
  Explains how libraries organize information and why choosing strong search terms matters.

Searching

• Using OneSearch to find information on my topic (Sarah Dahlen)
• Finding articles in library databases (CSUMB Library)
• Finding ebooks (CSUMB Library)
• Resource Sharing at CSUMB (CSUMB Library)

Evaluating Relevance

• One Perfect Source? (libncsu)
  Discusses the myth of the “one perfect source” and the importance of selecting a variety of sources.

Evaluation Authority/Credibility

• Evaluating Sources for Credibility (libncsu)
• Peer Review in 3 Minutes (libncsu)

Citing

• Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction (libncsu)
• Common Knowledge (Imagine Easy Solutions)

Explore the CSUMB Library’s audio collection, which supports coursework and listening across music, humanities and social sciences.

Audio CD Collection

The library’s circulating collection includes nearly 280 audio CDs, featuring musical genres and styles taught in the CSUMB curriculum, including:

• American Indigenous music
• Folk and popular music
• Jazz
• World music
• Classical music and opera
• Spoken word recordings, such as poetry and speeches

Borrowing and Listening

Audio CDs circulate for three days.

Headsets for listening to CDs are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk for CSUMB students, faculty and staff.

Find Audio Materials in OneSearch

Search the library’s audio collection in OneSearch by selecting:

Books & Media (CSUMB) → Material Type: Audio Visual

Access to Physical Materials

Availability of physical materials may vary. Check OneSearch for current item status or contact the library for the most up-to-date access information.

Find images you can use for coursework, presentations, and projects—while understanding your responsibilities around copyright and fair use.

Read This First: Using Images Responsibly

Most images are owned by someone. Before downloading or sharing images you find online, review the copyright notice and make sure your use complies with fair use guidelines.

Not sure what’s allowed? Learn more about copyright, fair use, permissions, and licensing in the CSUMB Library’s copyright guide.

Search Engines for Images

These tools help you locate images from across the web. Always check usage rights before using an image.

• Google Images
  Search a wide range of images and filter results by usage rights.
• Yahoo Images
  Find images from across the web, with options to explore different sizes and sources.
• Online Image Collections (UC Berkeley)
  Access curated links to image and sound resources maintained by UC Berkeley.

Selected Image Collections

These collections offer historical, cultural and public-domain images useful for academic work.

• Library of Congress Digital Collections
  Explore millions of photographs, maps, prints and other primary sources from U.S. history.
• Online Archive of California
  Discover images documenting California’s history, culture and communities.
• California Views
  Historical photographs by a local commercial photographer, capturing scenes from California’s past.
• The Flickr Commons
  Publicly accessible images from cultural institutions around the world, many with no known copyright restrictions.
• Life Magazine Photo Archive (Google)
  Browse historic photojournalism from “Life” magazine.
• New York Public Library Digital Collections
  Access digitized images, photographs, maps and illustrations.
• Prints and Photographs Online Catalog (Library of Congress)
  Search a vast collection of historical images, posters and visual materials.
• Smithsonian Collections Search Center
  Explore millions of images and records from Smithsonian museums and research centers.
• The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection (University of Texas at Austin)
  Find digitized maps covering Texas, the U.S. and the world.
• Wikimedia Commons
  A large repository of freely usable images, sounds and media files.
• Wikipedia: Public Domain Image Resources
  Links to trusted sources for finding public-domain images.

Tip for Finding Free-to-Use Images

You can also search “public domain images” in Google to discover websites that offer images you can use freely in your academic work.