During the 24/25 academic year, the Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) program saved students over $4.6 million! The CALM Team would like to thank the faculty members below who took great measures to reduce or eliminate the cost of their course materials during the 24/25 academic year.
Christopher Hardnack
George Brusch
Forgot something at home? The Library has got you covered. Visit our new re-designed library equipment page to see our entire list of equipment available for checkout! We’ve added new items and can help you find what you need. Not only can you view the various types of equipment, but you can also see how many of each item are currently available.
The CSUSM Library now provides complete digital access to The New York Times for all CSUSM students, faculty and staff.
After completing a one-time setup process, CSUSM users can use their @cougars.csusm.edu or @csusm.edu email address to sign directly into nytimes.com from on- or off-campus to access all New York Times articles, media, and interactive content.
Follow these instructions for setting up an account.
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Are you teaching a class that doesn't require students to purchase any textbooks or course materials?
If so, please report your Zero Cost Course Materials (ZCCM) courses to the CALM Team. You can submit your courses by emailing calm@csusm.edu or using the ZCCM Reporting Form.
What is considered ZCCM?
The Reading Room is located in KEL 5400 and provides a quiet study space for all students during library hours. This space can also be used as a venue to host events.
For more information, read the policies of this room and others.
During the 24/25 academic year, the Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) program saved students over $4.6 million! The CALM Team would like to thank the faculty members below who took great measures to reduce or eliminate the cost of their course materials during the 24/25 academic year.
Christopher Hardnack
George Brusch
The CSUSM University Library has received the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The Award honors academic libraries’ programs and initiatives that support inclusive excellence and belonging on their campus. The CSUSM Library was honored for the second year in a row and will be featured, along with 33 other recipients, in the March 2025 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
We are deeply grateful for this recognition.
Explore the Getting Research Help at the Library Guide to learn all the ways that students can get research help.