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Active Duty and Reservist Military
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
This guide will provide links to resources and information for the active duty and reserve military student.

Advanced Library Tools for Education
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Oct 24, 2011


Advanced Research Tools for Social Sciences
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Oct 27, 2010
A guide to help you keep up with your research and research that others are doing.

Aerospace Studies
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
NMSU Air Force ROTC Det 505 - Now It is Above All

Agricultural and Life Science Resources
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Jul 6, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in Agriculture and Life Science, strategies for searching the literature in these areas, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

Agriculture and Extension Education
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Jul 6, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to literature in Agriculture and Extension Education, strategies for searching the literature, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

Animal Science
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Jun 29, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in animal science, strategies for searching the literature in those areas, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

ANTH 116
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jul 7, 2011
A guide to help you find information about different Native American Tribes

Anth 125
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jul 7, 2011
A guide to help you find information about your selected culture.

ANTH 313
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Aug 16, 2011
A guide to help you find resources for your critical review.

ANTH HON 237
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Aug 16, 2011
A guide to help you through the Anthropology Travel Project

Anthropology
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jul 7, 2011
A guide to find resources in anthropology

Anthropology 505
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Jul 7, 2011
Library Resources for Graduate Study in Anthropology

Art
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jul 11, 2011

Art 101
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Oct 14, 2010

Art 295: Introduction to Art History
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jun 22, 2011

Art 296 (Art History - Goehring)
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jun 28, 2011

Art 300/500: Rome
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jul 11, 2011

ASA Citation Style
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Sep 20, 2011
A guide with links to help for citing your Sociological research.

Assessing and Improving Students Spaces on a Shoestring Budget
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jun 29, 2011
description of a space assessment project and the resulting renovations

Astronomy
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jul 14, 2011

Astronomy
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Oct 26, 2011
Welcome to the Astronomy subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

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Basic Legal Research
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Sep 22, 2011
This guide will provide basic legal information that can be found in the NMSU Library and elsewhere on the internet.

Basic Research Guide
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Aug 2, 2011
This guide will serve as a place to go when you don't know where to go. Use this to help you navigate the library's webpage, our databases, catalogs, and other useful services.

Biodiversity - Celebrating Year of Science 2009
by Nirmala Gunapala, Cindy Watkins, Paula Johnson - last updated on Sep 22, 2011
The NMSU library provides events and outreach to further the understanding of biodiversity and conservation to the NMSU, and the local community.

BIOL 402
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jul 18, 2011

Biology
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Dec 20, 2011
Welcome to the Biology subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

Border & Latin American Information
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 27, 2011

Bringing the Library to your Students
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jul 19, 2011
A collection of resources and tools for faculty teaching online.

BUSA 111
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 19, 2011
This resource page was compiled to assist you with your Information Search Assignment in BUSA 111.

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Censorship and Banned Books
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Sep 26, 2011
Contains information about censorship, including Internet censorship.

CEP 110
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

CEP 300- Human relations training
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

CEP 451- Introduction to Counseling
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Oct 17, 2011

CEP 532
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011
Counseling research

CEP 632
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011
Counseling Psychology Research

CEP 693
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Aug 17, 2011

Champions Program
by Susan Beck - last updated on Aug 17, 2011

ChE 422L
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 26, 2009


Chemistry & Biochemsitry
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Dec 20, 2011
Welcome to the Chemistry & Biochemistry subject guide. This contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

Choosing a Citation Management Solution
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Oct 20, 2011
Benefits and drawbacks of three free solutions: EndNote Web, Mendeley and Zotero.



Colonial Latin America--History 311
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

Colonial Latin America--History 353
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 28, 2011

Computer Science
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Nov 1, 2011
Welcome to the Computer Science subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

Copyright Essentials
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jan 16, 2012
An introduction to copyright issues for the NMSU community.

Counseling & Educational Psychology
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

Criminal Justice
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Aug 2, 2011
A guide to find research materials in Criminal Justice.

Crop Production HORT 365 - AGRO 365
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Sep 6, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to literature in Crop Production, strategies for searching the literature, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

CSA Professional Reading Lists
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
The recommended Professional Reading List is from the Center of Military History, and it is divided into four sub-lists which are based upon levels of experience.

Curriculum & Instruction
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

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Distance/Online Student Resources
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Aug 3, 2011
For students who are enrolled in the College of Extended Learning and live outside Dona Ana County.

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E-Cast Tips and Tutorials
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 3, 2011

Econ 325V
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

ECON 460
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

EDUC 519
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

EDUC 694
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Oct 27, 2011

Education
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Aug 17, 2011

Educational Management and Development
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011


ENG 577
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Sep 9, 2011

Engineering
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Aug 27, 2011

ENGL 111
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jan 23, 2012
An introduction to the library's resources for students enrolled in ENGL111.

Engl 115G: Perspectives on Literature
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Oct 11, 2010





Engl 211: Graphic Novels
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 5, 2011

Engl 211: Holocaust Representation
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 5, 2011

Engl 211: Memoir and Identity
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 21, 2011

ENGL 211: Rhetoric and the Western
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 9, 2011
This guide is intended to support the assignments in Marc Scott's ENGL 211.

ENGL 211: Rhetoric of Going Green
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jun 30, 2011
This guide is intended to support the assignments in Meg Mcguire's ENGL 211.

Engl 211: Rhetoric of Heroism
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 9, 2011

Engl 211: Rhetoric of Popular Culture
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Nov 11, 2011



ENGL 218/318
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Nov 15, 2011
A guide to researching and writing feasibility reports.



Engl 394: Southwestern Literature
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 23, 2010

Engl 470/570
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 10, 2011

English 218
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

English and Literature
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Aug 18, 2011

Entomology
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in entomology, strategies for searching the literature, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

ET 101 - Introduction to the Library
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Aug 18, 2011

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Family and Consumer Sciences
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Aug 18, 2011

Fisheries
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in fisheries, strategies for searching the literature, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

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Gay and Lesbian Studies
by Ellen Bosman - last updated on Nov 1, 2011
An interdisciplinary approach to researching issues concerning the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) population.

Genealogy Research Guide
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
This guide will help researchers find helpful information at the NMSU Library.

Geography
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

Geography 326
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
A guide to resources for the National Parks.

Geography 351
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
A resource guide for BioGeo 351.

Geography 365
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
Resources selected for students in GEOG 365: Urban Geography

Geological Sciences
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
Welcome to the Geological Sciences subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

Geology
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 18, 2011
A guide to resources in the geological sciences.

Government 341--New Mexico Constitution
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 15, 2011

Government 392 (Civil Liberties)
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 15, 2011
Guide to legal research sources with emphasis on civil liberties

Government Publications - U.S.
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
New Mexico State University's Branson Library houses a depository that receives 67% of all government documents published by the Government Printing Office. We make these available to campus as well as public users for their research purposes.

Government Publications for Hot Topic Research
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
Government information is useful for many different hot topic searches. This guide uses the topic Food Safety as a sample search.


GOVT 101: Resources in Government for First Year Government Students
by Susan Beck - last updated on Nov 7, 2011
For GOVT 101 students


GOVT 519 Capstone
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 19, 2011

Graduate Student Workshop: Advanced Tools
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Oct 20, 2011
This guide accompanies the Advanced Tools session of the Graduate Student Workshop Series.

Grant and Funding Resources
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Oct 2, 2011

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Handouts and Tutorials
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Oct 5, 2010

Health Science
by Ellen Bosman - last updated on Jul 7, 2011

Hip Hop Studies
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Oct 4, 2010

History
by Larry Creider - last updated on Aug 20, 2010

History 398
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Oct 20, 2011
Sources for Recent New Mexico History

History 398 - Cold War in Europe
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
U.S. Government Information sources for the Cold War era.


History 455 -- Latin America & Brazil
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Apr 6, 2011

History--Latin America
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Oct 11, 2011
Resources and links for the study of the history of Latin America

HON248G
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
Political Science resources for Freshman researchers.

HON348V: Comparative Mythology
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Oct 18, 2011

HORT 100
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Sep 22, 2011
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in plant and environmental science, strategies for searching the literature in those areas, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

HORT 505
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Sep 2, 2011


Human Sexuality
by Ellen Bosman - last updated on Oct 20, 2011
Interdisciplinary examination of human sexuality from a variety of perspectives: cultural, sociological, physiological and psychological.

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International Business
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Aug 30, 2009

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JOUR 306 Feature Writing
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Jul 27, 2010

JOUR 350/History 300 : History of Mass Media
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jul 27, 2010
A guide for students in Professor Roger Mellen's Media History course.

JOUR 493: Mass Communications Law
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 11, 2011
A guide designed for students in Professor Roger Mellen's JOUR493:Mass Communications Law course.

Journalism & Mass Communications
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jun 30, 2011
Resources for Journalism & Mass Communications

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Latin American Geography
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Sep 12, 2011

Latin American Linguistics and Literature
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Oct 14, 2011
Resources for Spanish and Latin American Linguistics

Latin I and II Final Project
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jun 28, 2011
This guide offers a variety of resources to help you prepare your final project.

Library Resources for Distance Education
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 17, 2011
A brief guide to library resources and tools for NMSU's distance students.

Linguistics
by Molly Molloy - last updated on Jun 30, 2011
Basic guide to finding information in Linguistics

Looking Through the Keyhole: Learning How Users Think About and Use Library Space
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Nov 16, 2009
Presentation for 2009 Access Services Conference

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Management
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 26, 2011
Management resources

Maps and Atlases
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
Find Maps and Atlases in the NMSU catalog and on the web.

Marketing
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Jun 28, 2011

Marketing 311g--Bibliographic Essay
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

Mathematical Biology
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Aug 30, 2011

Mathematical Science
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

ME 449 - Mechanical Engineering Senior Seminar
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Oct 21, 2011
Covering topics relevant to graduating mechanical engineering seniors - research tools, beginning the job search, resume preparation, interviewing techniques, etc.

Media Planning & Buying
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

Microbiology
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Nov 10, 2011
Welcome to the Microbiology subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

Military Families
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
This guide will provide resources for the active duty, reserves, and retired family members.

Military Science
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011

MPH 540
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Jun 30, 2011
Public Health Services: Design and Operation

MPH 579
by Susan Beck - last updated on Jun 28, 2011
Research & Resources in Community Health

MSW 503- Policy Analysis and Change
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jun 28, 2011
A guide to help you find information about Social Policy.

MUS 263: Diction II
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Feb 22, 2011

Music
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jan 23, 2012

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New Mexico County and City Codes
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Sep 26, 2011

News Guide
by NMSU Library Reference - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
This guide is to help users find current, historical, and alternative news sources.

Nursing
by Ellen Bosman - last updated on Oct 20, 2011
Contains information, including databases, web sites, and books, useful in nursing & health science. Includes information on evidence based medicine and care plans.

Nursing & Health - Border, Cultural and Religious Issues
by Ellen Bosman - last updated on Oct 1, 2011
This guide provides information on the relationship between cultural and religious issues and medical matters. Also highlights health concerns in New Mexico and the Borderland.

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Online Reference Shelf
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Oct 24, 2011
A guide to reference resources available online.

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PE P 185
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Oct 3, 2011

Philosophy
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Dec 5, 2011

Physics
by Nirmala Gunapala - last updated on Oct 26, 2011
Welcome to the Physics subject guide. This guide contains selected core reference and other literature finding aids for this subject area.

PSYC 310 Experimental Methods
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 29, 2011

Psychology 201
by Susan Beck - last updated on Jun 22, 2011
A guide to finding research articles for your Journal Article Summary assignment

Psychology 311
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Oct 5, 2011

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Range Science
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Feb 1, 2011

Resources for Visiting Students
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Dec 2, 2011
This guide is intended to help non-NMSU students utilize some of our resources for their research. It contains guides to good research and writing, as well as subject specific resources that can be accessed by anyone.

RISE Summer Genomics Workshop
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Jun 30, 2011

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Shakespeare
by Wendy Simpson - last updated on Aug 2, 2011
A guide for doing research on Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Short Stories
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Mar 17, 2009
A guide to finding short stories and literary journals.

SMET 102
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Mar 29, 2011

SOC 559 - Advanced Sex and Gender
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jun 28, 2011
A guide to help you with your literature review.

SOC 577: Sociology of Education
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Nov 10, 2011
A guide to help you find resources for this class and your other graduate classes.

Social Policy
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jun 28, 2011
A guide to help you find information on Social Policy

Social Work
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Sep 8, 2011
A guide for basic Social Work research.

Sociology
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Aug 23, 2010
A guide to help you find basic information in Sociology.

SPAN 314: Spanish Composition
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Nov 5, 2010

SPCD 111
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Aug 30, 2011

SPCD 470
by Susan Beck - last updated on Sep 1, 2011



SPED 202
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Jun 30, 2011

SPED 360
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

SPED 690
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Sep 1, 2011

Summer Assured Program 2010
by Sarah Baker - last updated on Jun 30, 2011
A guide for your research in chile peppers!

Surveying 312 - Legal Resources
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Jul 25, 2010

SWK 309- Literature Review of Culture
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Oct 8, 2011
A guide to help you answer the questions that are important to your assignment.

SWK 468- Social Research II
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Mar 3, 2011
A guide to help you find to find information for the Meta-Analysis Assignment and other Social Research Classes


SWK497- Sexual Health Research Group
by Alisa Gonzalez - last updated on Jun 28, 2011

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Taking the Wider View: Panoramic Photography in the Southwest
by Charles Stanford - last updated on Nov 6, 2009
An exhibit in the Branson Library fourth floor gallery showcases a sample of historic panoramic photographs.

Technical Standards
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Jan 20, 2012
Information on finding and accessing technical standards.

Theatre Arts
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Sep 23, 2010

Thesis and Dissertation Preparation
by Cindy Pierard - last updated on Jun 29, 2011
The end is in sight! Covers the process of submitting your document to the Library, copyright considerations, and more.

THTR 130
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jun 30, 2011

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UNIV 150
by Theresa Westbrock - last updated on Sep 21, 2011
An introduction to library and other resources for students in UNIV 150.

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Veterans
by John Sandstrom - last updated on Sep 14, 2011
This guide will include resources that may be helpful to our military veteran students.

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Water-Related Information
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Jul 22, 2010
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in water resources and water quality, strategies for searching the literature in those areas, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

Wildlife Science
by Cindy Watkins - last updated on Sep 2, 2010
This web page is designed to introduce you to scientific and technical literature in wildlife science, strategies for searching the literature in those areas, and research tools available to assist in conducting a search.

Womens Studies
by Mardi Mahaffy - last updated on Jul 26, 2010

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Zotero - Citation Management Tool
by Paula Johnson - last updated on Nov 10, 2011
Zotero is one of myriad tools available to the researcher to assist in the collection of citations and creation of reference lists. Zotero is a free, open-source option.

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2011 & 2012 Library Materials Reduction Project
by Susan Beck - last updated on Dec 1, 2011
Due to statewide budgetary shortfalls, the Library is challenged with taking a 27% cut to its materials budget. This guide provides background on the financial problems academic libraries face & asks for your help in making these difficult decisions.

2011 Summer Reading List
by Susan Beck - last updated on Jul 5, 2011
Need ideas for good reads this summer? Check out the NMSU Library's cool picks for hot summer reading

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