Using the library can be an adventure, especially with so many recent changes. Follow the steps in this guide to find the information you need to be successful this semester. Choose a “character” to get started on your library adventure!
First, Choose Your Character:
You’ve Chosen Student!
Students can find all sorts of help at the library, including research and citation guidance, technology to borrow, and of course books! What will you do next?
Next, Choose Your Action:
- I need to start some research
- I want to visit the library
- I’d like to pick something up via curbside pickup
- I need to borrow some technology
- I’m looking for help with a Nursing assignment
- I need to learn how to cite
- I need something else…
- Start over
You’ve Chosen Staff or Faculty Member!
Staff and Faculty are the backbone of education! The library wants to support you in your work by providing several services. Which one will you choose?
Next, Choose Your Action:
- I’d like to set up a library instruction session
- I’d like to visit the library
- I’d like to pick something up from the library with curbside pickup
- I’d like to know more about Information Literacy
- I‘m looking for alternatives for textbooks
- I’m looking for tools for online learning
- I’m a STEM instructor looking for online resources
- I need to find a film for class
- I need help with some of the library’s resources and databases
- I need something else…
- Start over
You’ve Chosen Member of the Community!
Members of the community are still welcome in the library and we have several services available to you. Which will you choose?
Next, Choose Your Action:
- I’d like to visit the library
- I’d like to borrow materials from the library
- I’d like to return items without entering the building
- I need something else…
- Start over
You’ve Chosen Research!
Research projects can be overwhelming, but the library has so many ways to learn what you need to be successful! Where will you start?
- I need to know where the databases and library catalog are!
- I need to find a book, e-book, e-audio, video, or streaming video
- I need to learn how to search the databases for articles
- I need to know more about using a specific database, like Academic Search Complete or JSTOR
- I’d like to talk to a librarian one-on-one about my assignment- either in person or online
- I need something else…
- Start over
You’ve Chosen Visiting the Library!
The library is excited to welcome visitors back into the building, but there are some new things to know about using the space. What would you like to know?
- I need to know the hours the library is open
- I’d like to know what safety guidelines the library is following
- I would like to ask a question about using the library
- Start over
You’ve Chosen Help with a Nursing Assignment!
Nursing assignments can be tough, but the library is ready to support you. What’s your next move?