Finals are upon us! Whether you’re on the last leg of your college career or sticking the landing on your first semester, the Library is here to help you get more out of your study sessions, find quality sources, and provide what you need to succeed.
Tip #1: Take breaks.
Get up and walk around. Go outside if weather permits. Grab a snack from the Midnight Mug. There is a limit to how much information your brain can take in for an extended period of time and you’ll do well to give yourself a few minutes away from your screen and/or books long before you reach that threshold.
Tip #2: Get help from a librarian!
If you’re having trouble finding something in the library or on our website, you can instantly talk to a librarian online whenever the Service Desk is open. Our librarians are here to help! But do keep in mind that there is a human being on the other line–one that cannot be tricked into writing your essay for you.
Tip #3: Find the right location.
With Pierce Reading Room undergoing a serious makeover, finding the right spot for your last-minute studying might be a little more daunting this year.
But there are still plenty of designated quiet spaces, individual and group study rooms, and open computer labs for you to hunker down in!
Tip #4: Harness our curated research guides.
Getting stuck on your research? Our librarians have prepared hundreds of research guides pointing you to the best resources for every topic.
Library staff are also available for consultations to help you find all the sources you’ll need for research projects.
Tip #5: Stay fully charged with portable power banks.
Tired of looking for an outlet in the library? Check out one of the library’s Omnicharge Portable Power Banks from the third-floor Service Desk and charge your phone, laptop, table and other devices through a fast and reliable charger.
Tip #6: Check out whatever other equipment you need, too.
The Library also has regular laptop and phone chargers, ear plugs, dry-erase board markers, laptop locks, and headphones available for check-out at the Lauinger Service Desk. See all available equipment here.