Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew My First Year
UW Libraries are so much more than study space and books! Students often tell us they wish they had known more about Libraries’ services at the start of their UW journey. So check out these tips and remember, we’re here to help–just ASK US!
1.Librarians (humans) can help you find things that Google can’t. Really. Also, Peer Educators provide student-to-student help on how best to navigate the Libraries’ vast resources and services.
2. Get help with digital and online content creation projects (audio/video production, data visualization, data mapping and more!) through the Libraries’ Open Scholarship Commons!
3. Connect Google Scholar with your UW Libraries account to see which results can be accessed through UW Libraries with a direct link to the resource in the catalog!
4. Students never need to pay for an article. UW Libraries provides access to thousands of databases, journals and books — online and through Interlibrary Loan. Be sure to bookmark the A-Z Databases guide on our website!6.
5. Visit the Odegaard Writing and Research Center… before you start a project. They can help you get started and save time!
6. The UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial is definitely worth your time, even if you are not a new student!
7. Interlibrary Loan can deliver materials from almost any Library worldwide!
8. You can chat with a librarian 24/7 for help online (like at 2AM when you can’t find something!)
9. There are 15 UW Libraries to study at and explore (including Bothell, Tacoma and Friday Harbor!)
10. Learn about different study and collaboration spaces:
- You can reserve individual and group study spaces throughout the libraries. Learn more.
- Quick Zoom? Check out the Zoom pods, available on a first-come basis in many libraries (Suzzallo, Odegaard, Foster, and Engineering)
- Need to record? Check out the fully-equipped Recording Studio in the Open Scholarship Commons, or the Sound Studio/Media Lab in Odegaard– free to use for all students, faculty, and staff of the University of Washington and can be reserved on a first come, first serve basis
Bonus Tip: Libraries FREE Workshops and Events! |
The Libraries offers all kinds of FREE workshops, special events and discussions all year long. Whether you are a first year student or a PhD, the Libraries can help you improve your research skills, connect with others and help you better navigate all the Libraries resources and tools.
To find out about Libraries events, bookmark the calendar, Follow us and/or subscribe to weekly calendar alerts. |
More Tips:
UW Libraries Student Guide – a “one stop shop” of helpful links and resources