Resources by Type
Atlases & Maps
NMSU-A Library has a small collection of atlases and individual maps (PDF).
Audio
Audio Cassettes and Audio CDs are available for checkout. Cassette and CD jackets/covers
can be reviewed and then taken to the service desk for retrieval and checkout. See the
listing of the entire audio collection or list of entertainment-related audio titles.
Books, including eBooks
NMSU-A Library contains over 45,000 volumes, all of which can be searched using the
Library Catalog. Books from NMSU Main Campus and Dona Ana
Community College can be sent here for you within two days time after a request has been made. The Library
also has a substantial collection of eBooks licensed through NetLibrary. To view these eBooks from off-campus
you must first set up an account while on-campus. Click the "Create a Free Account" link at the top of any NetLibrary page.
College Archives
A small collection of publications and materials related to NMSU-A are available for
viewing in the library.
Databases
Journal, Magazine, and Newspaper Articles are currently most effectively found
by searching in a Database. Libraries in general define databases as packages
of journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, but also may contain reference
information. Databases often have different looks to them and contain varying content.
Choose a Database appropriate for your needs and then search it. Go to the
Library Database Page.
Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers) in Print
NMSU-A Library subscribes to more than 180 Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers (PDF) in print/paper format.
Reference Materials
The Reference section of the library contains materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias,
directories, almanacs, and legal materials. We also have the complete sets of Contemporary Authors and
Contemporary Literary Criticism.
Reserves
Instructors place a variety of materials on reserve for specific classes.
Listings of course reserves by instructor or course are available in the
Course Reserves section of the library catalog.
Government Documents - State of New Mexico
The library has been designated a depository for publications issued by the
State of New Mexico. These documents are all shelved together in the southwest
section of the library and are placed in order according to their NM Documents Classification Number,
which organizes them by the name of the issuing agency.
Videos
Videos (DVD and VHS format) are available for checkout. DVD and VHS jackets/covers
can be reviewed and then taken to the service desk for retrieval and checkout. A complete
listing of all videos is also available by By Title (PDF) or by Call Number (PDF).
Questions, Problems, or Comments? Let Us Know!
Phone: 439-3650 | Email: library@nmsua.nmsu.edu
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2400 N. Scenic Drive (map)
Alamogordo, NM 88310