Primo is our library catalog and search tool, allowing you to search print and e-books, electronic resources, digital collections and more, all in one place.
Signing in will allow you to:
Choose what you're searching in Primo by using the dropdown menu next to the search box. Then, type in your keywords or search terms and press Enter to start searching.
Click through the remaining images to learn about your search options.
Search millions* of our resources, including print books, e-books, articles, media, maps, and more.
*Millions, yes, but you won’t find everything. To find additional resources, or for more focused searching, use our specialized databases.
Search our physical (on site), e-book, digital repository, and Semester at Sea collections.
Search articles in selected databases indexed by Primo. You will search more databases at once, but not all of the databases to which CSU Libraries provides access.
Search articles in databases indexed by EBSCO, including Academic Search Premier.
Search by course name, instructor, number, or department to find physical/print materials placed on reserve.
Searching will bring you to the results page of Primo. From this page, you have the option to sign in to your library account, narrow your search in multiple ways using Tweak My Results, click on titles to see full details, pin items to your Favorites, and more.
Try this quick guide created to meet your common needs.
Original content in this Colorado State University Primo Help Guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
