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11/06/2025

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Check out a selection of our new databases for more news coverage and research resources:

Alt-Press Watch
Alt-PressWatch has full-text newspapers and magazines from alternative, independent presses, providing a resource for researchers seeking an alternative to mainstream media perspectives.

LGBTQ+ Source
LGBTQ+ Source includes scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, and newspapers. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.

Cabells Journalytics
Cabells Journalytics helps scholars evaluate journal quality and identify predatory publishers. An essential component is the Predatory Reports integration, providing information on thousands of predatory journals, ensuring users have the full rundown of opportunities and risks.

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New Databases at the Library!

Check out a selection of our new databases for more news coverage and research resources:Alt-Press WatchAlt-PressWatch has full-text newspapers and magazines from alternative, independent presses, providing a resource for researchers seeking an alternative to mainstream media perspectives.LGBTQ+ SourceLGBTQ+ Source includes scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, and newspapers. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.Cabells JournalyticsCabells Journalytics helps scholars evaluate journal quality and identify predatory publishers. An essential component is the Predatory Reports integration, providing information on thousands of predatory journals, ensuring users have the full rundown of opportunities and risks....

Check out our Spring 2026 Information Studies Classes

We hope to see you in an INFO Class in Spring Semester!INFO 210 (1 unit)Introduction to Searching for and Evaluating InformationOnline, AsynchronousINFO 210-01: First 7 weeksINFO 210-02: Second 7 weeksGE EINFO 200 (3 units)Topics and Applications in Critical Information StudiesOnline, Synchronous & In Person: M/W 11:00am–12:15pmGE EINFO 230 (3 units)Argumentation and Information Literacy for SustainabilityOnline, AsynchronousGE 1B, A3, A4, Second Composition, Sustainability Overlay, Diversity OverlayINFO 250 (3 units)Introduction to Critical Information StudiesINFO 250-01: Online, AsynchronousINFO 250-02: Online, Synchronous and In-Person T/Th 11:00am–12:15pmINFO 310W (3 units)Sustainability and Information LiteracyOnline, Synchronous: T/Th 9:30am–10:45amGE UD4, Sustainability Overlay, University Writing Req.INFO 320 (3 units)Through a New Looking Glass: Reading Children's Literature TodayOnline, Synchronous: M/W 4:00pm–5:15pmGE UD3, C4, Diversity OverlayINFO 390 (3 units)Scholarly Communication & Knowledge CreationOnline, Synchronous and In-Person, T/Th 2:45pm–4:00pmGE UD4...

Library Student Assistant Spotlight - Isabella Omori

Isabella Omori is a Castro Valley native who is currently entering her second semester as a Student Assistant in the CORE Library. Isabella's major is Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing; so, when she graduates from Cal State East Bay, she'll be totally ready to work for a company or a non-profit that is looking for someone with creative and practical skills and very strong customer service experience.Isabella likes working at the Circulation Desk because it's a place where she can connect with people and she finds that her co-workers are extremely friendly. She uses the Library's study spaces herself and often does group study with friends in some of the larger spaces. She also takes advantage of the many articles and readings the Library makes available online to complete her assignments. Isabella loves the CORE Library building as it is a great space to meet friends, hang out, and get her work done.Being a local, we asked Isabella for some pro-tips. Eating out? She recommends Bao Bao in the Castro Valley Village shopping center. Looking for a place to walk or hike? Lake Chabot is a beautiful place to chill and enjoy nature. Need the answer to a question? Ask Isabella or any of our many talented Library student assistants, they know the library and the campus and can help you make the most of what the CORE Library has to offer....

Great Resources to Keep You Informed and Up-to-Date on the News

You can now access the following great resources to keep you informed and up-to-date on the news!The AtlanticCheck out how to access The Atlantic here.The EconomistCheck out how to access The Economist via a browser or via the Economist app.The New York TimesWhile not new, we wanted to highlight your access to The New York Times, too....