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!
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.
Online Learning
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