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Library Requests 

Cuesta librarians are here for you and your students, in person and online. We support Cuesta's mission by providing resources such as book or periodical requests, class library orientations and tours, embedded librarians, research guides, and other instructional support. 

Materials can be placed on reserve by faculty for use at the libraries in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.

Questions about any services? Contact Director of Library & Distance Education, Christopher Murry, christopher_murry@cuesta.edu.

Faculty How-to 

How to embed a Library Guide in Canvas 

Copyright Information  

Columbia University Fair Use Checklist  
Copyright and Fair Use Guide from Harvard University 

Cuesta OEROpen Educational Resources  

Visit: Cuesta's OER page for more information about using open educational resources (OER) in your class. Contact clove@cuesta.edu with questions.

Sample Syllabus Statement

 

Library Resources & Support

The Cuesta library offers free resources and services to support your success in this and every course. The library has books, articles, films, and reserve textbooks available to check out at both campuses, searchable through the library's OneSearch and Databases. Our library has Chromebooks, hotspots, headphones, chargers, and more available at the circulation desk. Need help with a research assignment? Ask a librarian during the library's open hours or chat with a librarian from your computer off campus. Reserve a study room for group or individual study. Check out the library website for more information. 

(Adapted from Fresno State)

Library Request Forms

 

Understanding Request Options

Request Materials

If there is an item we do not have, Cuesta employees and students may request print materials for library purchase, such as books, textbooks, databases, and periodicals. We welcome your suggestions!

Library Instruction Request Form

Cuesta faculty may request orientations by librarians, including information literacy, general research skills, and subject-specific classes. Cuesta faculty may request a librarian for help with information literacy and research instruction in a Canvas course, including leading discussions, and/or synchronous or asynchronous video lectures by selecting the Embedded Librarian option on this form. Custom LibGuide requests are also processed here.

Course Reserve Book Request Form

Cuesta faculty and students may request that a book or multimedia item from the library's collection be placed on reserve via this form.

Interlibrary Loan Request Form

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service through which current students and faculty may request print and audio-visual materials not owned by Cuesta College library. Access the Interlibrary Loan Request Form. For more information and instructions, check out the ILL guide.