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Marie Varelas

M.L.I.S., San José State University

B.A., Liberal Studies, SF State University

Welcome to Spring 2024!

Welcome LIBR 58 students!  

I am so happy you've taken an interest in this course and I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you! 

I'm Marie Varelas and I will be your online instructor for LIBR 58 for the third part of the course called Business Libraries. I will be joining two other instructors to co-teach LIBR 58 that begins on January 29, 2024. 

This class is part of CityOnline and has a shorter semester (16 Weeks) and taught online in Canvas. It begins January 29, 2024 and ends on May 22, 2024. 

Please know that I am committed to creating and supporting you in a safe and respectful learning environment. I am constantly growing and learning as an educator, and I welcome your feedback. We are in this together!

I look forward to meeting you online!

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Marie Varelas, MLIS

Department: Library and Information Technology

Email: mvarelas@ccsf.edu

I will respond to emails within 24-48 hours, Monday through Friday, exclusive of school holidays.

Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 PM and by appointment via City Zoom in Canvas. 

I'm happy to arrange times to meet individually via Zoom. Just let me know!

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Log-in Instructions

Go to the RAM ID Portal and Login.

Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678

Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.

Instructions for new students

Once logged in, Click on the Canvas Tile.

Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.

Canvas Chat Support is available 24/7.

Canvas Student Guide

Online Learning

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