SSU Library and Library Resources
The SSU Library offers students and faculty the individual support they need to be successful in every course. The SSU Library platform provides access to specialized online databases for research in international and U.S.-based business, information technology, and other subjects. The SSU librarians can provide one-on-one writing and research help, citation and reference guidance, and much more. Contact the SSU Library at any time with questions.
Three easy ways to connect with an SSU Librarian:
Email the library
Submit a question here
Submit an inquiry through the Ask a Librarian link in the SSU LIRN Database platform (in Moodle)
Online SSU Librarians Hours
Online librarian research support is available for all SSU students and faculty:
Monday to Friday: 5am-7pm (US/Pacific Time)
Saturday to Sunday: 9am-4pm (US/Pacific Time)
Inquiries submitted outside of these hours will be addressed the following day.
On Campus SSU Library Hours
The SSU Campuses have an onsite library with a collection of physical resources and a place to study. Please check in with the front office first. Hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (US/Pacific Time)
How to access the SSU Library from Moodle:
How to contact the SSU Librarians through the LIRN Platform in Moodle:
Library Resources and Services
Log into Moodle, select Library Resources from the list with categories, then click on Library
SSU Library Catalog
APA Citation Guides
Open Access (Public) Scholarly Journals
Public Research Websites and Databases
Research Guides
SSU Library Circulation Policy
APA 7.0 (required citation style at SSU)
Students use APA 7.0 at SSU to guide their paper layout and citing their sources.
General Formatting
Citing your sources within the paper In-Text Citation
Citing your sources Creating your References List
