Become the researcher you want to be
From your first literature review to your final dissertation or thesis, the Libraries has a librarian, a tool, and a space for every stage of your graduate work.
Build your research skills
Develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to conduct effective research at every stage of your graduate journey.
Work one-on-one with a librarian to refine your question, identify gaps, and strengthen your search strategy.
Learn how to use AI effectively and responsibly throughout the research process, from developing questions and finding sources to analyzing information and sharing results.
Get technical support on reproducible search design and discipline-specific methodology.
Expand your research toolkit through free workshops on literature searching, citation management, AI tools, R and Python, GIS, and more.
Set up Zotero so your citations follow you from your first source to your final bibliography.
Get full text and access our collections
Access millions of books, articles, ebooks, and other scholarly resources from anywhere in the world with your CSU NetID. Learn more about off-campus access.
Install the free LibKey Nomad browser extension for one-click, free access to millions of scholarly articles and ebooks through CSU Libraries. It works in the background as you browse, checking pages for full text and related access options. If full text is available, click the green Download PDF button to access it.
Find discipline-specific databases, data sources, primary source collections, and other specialized research tools.
Can’t find it in our collection? We’ll borrow it from another library, usually within a day for articles.
Search Primo to explore millions of books, articles, eBooks, and other scholarly resources.
Access primary sources on agriculture, water resources, CSU history, literature, art, and more.
Publish and share your work
Create an ORCID ID and researcher profile that connects your publications, grants, and professional activities throughout your career.
Preserve and share your scholarly contributions, from theses and dissertations to presentations and publications, in CSU’s open digital repository. You’ll get a persistent link so that you can cite and share your work!
Explore library-funded support that offsets article processing charges.
Understand what you’re signing before you sign it and negotiate terms that let you keep using your own work.
Get step-by-step help submitting your ETD.
Prepare for teaching
Invite a librarian to teach a customized research skills session on topics ranging from literature searching and AI tools to industry research, citation management and scholarly communication.
Provide students with free, accessible access to readings, book chapters, films, and other course materials through course reserve.
Advance your skills in GIS, data management, and coding
Get help with spatial analysis, cartography, interactive web maps, data visualization, and remote sensing through the Geospatial Centroid.
Develop a data management plan that supports sharing, preservation, and compliance with funder and journal requirements.
Find technical support from this community-driven hub, coordinated by CSU Libraries, that offers curated tutorials, debugging tools, and support for every skill level.
Find your space and check out more than books
Reserve a quiet space for focused work, virtual meetings, writing sessions, or group projects.
Get help troubleshooting hardware and software issues, setting up devices, removing malware, and keeping your technology running smoothly.
Check out laptops, chargers, and other technology.
Use library technology and services to create, print, and scan.
Access dedicated spaces equipped with assistive technology and adaptive software to support learning, research, coursework, and productivity.