Resources by Type
Atlases & Maps
NMSU-A Library has a small collection of atlases and individual maps (PDF, 88 KB).
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 (PDF, 110 KB) or list of entertainment-related audio titles (PDF, 67 KB).
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, 73 KB) 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 New Mexico 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, 216 KB) or by Call Number (PDF, 203 KB).
