First Year Experience @ the Michael Schwartz Library
WELCOME TO CSU!
Just starting your college journey? We’ve got your back. Whether you need help diving into research, finding your way around campus resources, or just tackling everyday questions, your Michael Schwartz Library is here for you.
Think of us as your on-campus partner in success. Drop in between classes, connect with your Personal Librarian, or stop by the Library Help Desk—you’ll always find someone ready to help.
To make your first year a little smoother, we offer:
- A First Year Experience Librarian, Diane Kolosionek, just for you. Reach out any time by email or by phone at (216) 802-3358, or in person.
- Personalized research assistance at the Research Help Desk
- A variety of Learning Spaces for every mood—from quiet corners to group study rooms.
- Tech-ready resources including computers equipped with a variety of software for class work and of course wireless access, printing, and free scanning.
- More than books. Sure, we've got music, movies, and passkeys for individual quiet study cubicles at the library. But did you know we also borrow phone charging cables, white board markers, educational toys, virtual reality headsets, video equipment, and a podcasting studio?
The Library isn’t just a place—it’s part of your CSU experience. Come find us, and let’s make this year the start of something big.
Check Out Your Library Account
"My Library Account", your self-service library account, allows you to access your library record. You can check due dates, renew items or view the status of OhioLINK requests. Just log in with your CampusNet password to access your account.
Discovery @ CSU: An Essential Library Resource for College Students
- Find and request over 1,300,000 books, journals, recordings, and other media in the collections of the Michael Schwartz and Law Libraries.
- Find and request OhioLINK materials from academic libraries throughout Ohio.
- Renew your materials.
- Create favorites lists.
- Export citations to Endnote Web and other citation management tools.
DISCOVERY @ CSU : Discovery provides one-stop searching for books, e-books, journals, articles, videos, digital media, and more. Sign in with your CampusNet username and password to:
Discovery's intuitive interface makes finding print and electronic articles, books, and other library materials easier than ever.
The First Year Experience at Cleveland State University
First-year experience at CSU: a research guide from your first year experience librarian, Diane Kolosionek
Making a Successful Transition to College
9 ways to deal with homesickness when you go off to college from SparkNotes
Feel like you've been pushed out of an airplane iwth no parachute? Read this.
Learning Express Library
Interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
Study Guides and Strategies
Helpful tips for academic success from StudyGS.net.
A Guide to a Smooth Transition from High School to College
This article from CollegeStats.org offers tips on being a successful college student. Be sure to browse the links under related links for other useful information that will ease you into college life.