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Library Grant

CSU Library and four other Illinois state university libraries, have received a national grant of $575,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The grant led by Northern Illinois University Libraries will pay for digital preservation of library/archives materials

Posted May 23, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R. Eugene Pincham Papers

The Hon. R. Eugene Pincham and Alzata C. Pincham showcase is in the Archives. The Archives web site showcases art, history, and biography from the life of this respected leader. Other collections supplement our local history.

Posted June 21, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Faculty Fest

Check out the CTRE Friday Faculty Fest kickoff events at, the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence.

Posted August 26, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Books and Media

 

Articles, Journals, and Databases

Databases iconDatabases |  Databases by Subject

Alphabetical List of Electronic Journals

 

 

More on finding articles | More on finding newspapers

 

Archives, Digital and Other Collections

Archives and Special CollectionsArchives – provides access to historical materials from Chicago State University’s past as well as current documents and records. Archives catalog. Record management.

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus CollectionThe Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Collection – provides biographical and historical ILBC materials.

Archives and Special CollectionsDigital Collections – provides electronic access to representations of unique items such as Chicago State University photographs, yearbooks and newspapers.

education Resources CenterEducation Resource Center – collects resources, including children’s literature, that support the CSU College of Education in preparing students to become Pre-K - 12 teachers.

Government PublicationsGovernment Publications – collects federal and state documents in electronic and print formats.

Music and Performance ArtsMusic Library – contains music scores, music literature, music education materials and music CDs/DVDs.

Special CollectionsSpecial Collections – collects specialized materials for students/researchers in four major areas: Progressive Education, Illinois Political Leadership, Rare Books, and Neighborhood History.

Online Reference Resources

Guide to Reference is a selective annotated guide to over 16,000 reference sources organized by academic discipline. Constantly updated.

Credo Reference provides access to nearly 500 reference books — includes basic encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific titles from art to accountancy and literature to law.

Gale Virtual Reference Library LogoGale Virtual Reference Library is a database of over 100 reference titles encompassing over 300 volumes for multidisciplinary research.

 

Research/Subject Guides

Academic programs at Chicago State University are supported by guides prepared by librarians at the school.


can help get an idea started or narrow possibilities, and RefWorks can help with citing and using materials.