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5 things you'll need as a new student
Welcome to Cal State San
Marcos!
We've got the
latest technology and a state-of-the-art
library on campus. But before
you can fully use these resources,
you'll need a couple of things first.
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Get a campus
ID card |
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You won't get far
without it. Bring five bucks to the Media Library.
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Activate your campus
username |
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All registered CSUSM students receive
a campus username and password. Once you activate that account you can:
To obtain your
campus username, password, and e-mail
address, please bring a valid picture
ID and your campus ID number to the
2nd
floor computer lab in Kellogg
Library.
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Get a library
barcode |
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A barcode allows you to borrow books, movies, and other material from our Library, as well as order online and pick-up at our Library books from any participating San Diego academic library using the Circuit, which includes over 3 million titles.
You can get a barcode at the 3rd Floor Library Check Out Desk or the Media Library.

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Check your
Reserves |
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Many professors
place books, articles, and videos on reserve
for your courses -- some of which are available online using a password your professor gives you in class. Check all of the current library reserves.
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Meet your librarian |
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There are librarian
subject specialists for every major.
An expert in research, your Librarian
can help you survive your first semester
at CSUSM.
Or stop by the
Research Help Desk and we'll get you
started on upcoming papers and projects.
Subject Specialists
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