Fresno State Library
Information for Faculty
We have many resources for faculty to use. Use these tabs to find the category for which you're most interested.
Resources for Research
CSU+
Search for and request books and media from all 23 CSU libraries with CSU+. Requested items arrive in 2-4 business days.
Databases
The Library provides access to over 290 electronic databases, supporting all majors offered at Fresno State
Citation Managers
Simplify your research process by saving and organizing your citations with citation management tools like Zotero or EndNote Web.
Geospatial Information Services
We provide access to and assistance with GIS software and spatial data resources.
Interlibrary Loan
Request materials which are not available at the Fresno State Library or CSU+
Loan Policies
See our circulation policies for faculty.
Proxy Borrowing
Faculty may designate a proxy to check out library materials under their account. A request form for this service can be completed online or obtained at the Circulation Desk.
Suggest a Purchase
The Library welcomes purchase suggestions from faculty in order to build collections that serve our user’s needs. Please note that the library does not purchase textbooks.
Resources for Teaching
Open Educational Resources (OER)
The library provides information and assistance for faculty to adopt a variety of low-cost and no-cost education resources.
Course Research Guides
Contact your subject librarian to request a research guide of library resources tailored for your students.
Reserve Services
Our Reserve Services can get instructional materials to your students. Use Course Reserve Services to place physical or print materials on the shelf for short-term checkout. Use E-Reserve Services to create online reading lists for your courses. Fair use and copyright law guide our ability to include e-books, journal and newspaper articles, book chapters, and other materials that conform to the fair use provisions.
Subject Librarians
Contact our subject librarians to request library instruction, research consultations, or to answer any questions regarding our services, collections, or policies.
Information Literacy Instruction
Faculty can work with librarians to design and deliver tailored information literacy instruction sessions that teach students critical research skills and effective use of academic databases. Librarians can also assist in creating course-specific research guides and embedding information literacy outcomes within course syllabi and assignments.
Suggested Syllabus Text
Suggested language about library services and resources for inclusion in course syllabi.
Faculty Technology Lending
Borrow tablets, laptops, wireless hotspots, audio recorders, and more through our Faculty Technology Lending program.
Resources for Publishing
ScholarWorks
Want your publications to reach a wider audience? Need a long-term storage solution for data? Consider contributing your work to ScholarWorks, which provides open access to the scholarly and creative works of the California State University.
Open Access
Learn more about the Library’s Open Access, Scholarly Communication and Authors Rights initiatives.
Where to Publish
Learn more about finding the right journal or book publisher for your manuscript.