Library Services
What we do
We teach Academic, 数字, 媒体 and Information Literacy skills including utilizing academic databases, and critically analyzing and evaluating information, independent of format.
Why we do what we do…
"Information literacy empowers people in all walks of life to seek, 评估, use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, 社会, occupational and educational goals. It is a basic human right in a digital world and promotes 社会 inclusion in all nations."
Alexandria Proclamation on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning. (2005)
While CSM campuses remain 关闭d, assistance with library resources remains available.
Check out some commonly asked questions to understand how the library is still available to support student needs:
- How do I contact a CSM Librarian for help with my re搜索?
- You can e-mail a CSM Librarian at Library@dpapplications.com. If you are new to using Library Databases, we’ll be happy to help you find the journal articles you’ll need to complete your re搜索 assignments.
- For genealogy and local history: Southern Maryland Studies Center
- How do I access Library Databases off-campus?
- How do I obtain my CSM Student ID Card?
- How can I check out a book from the Library?
Our 位置

La Plata Campus
You can find the Dr. Elaine Ryan Library on the La Plata Campus 在 Learning Resource Center (LR Building).
Leonardtown Campus
的 Leonardtown Campus is located in Leonardtown, MD, at the intersection of Routes 5 and 245. 的 library is located in Building C, Room 102.