Tips from the Advisers
Revised by Roopa Sukumaran, Academic Adviser
Communications & Media Student Community
You may have heard that you can do all your research online and that you won't ever have to go to the library during your undergraduate years. However, in all likelihood you will reach a point when you'll have to leave your dorm or apartment behind.
And yet, going to the library doesn't have to be a chore. There are several good reasons, besides the usual "it's a good quiet place to study", to go there even if you don't have to. There are 14 library locations on the U of M Twin Cities Campus and among the thousands of books, periodicals, and digital media, are 11 special collections including the Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature and the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes books and memorabilia in the world. Needless to say, both collections are worth spending some time to stop and browse. Each library serves one or more specific subject areas or fields. For instance Magrath Library in Saint Paul serves human ecology, life sciences, and agriculture interests, while Wilson Library serves humanities and social sciences.
Wilson Library also boasts a new Information Commons area. It has more than 32 computers that you can use to do research, build multi-media presentations, and work on projects. The Information Commons was created with the idea of bringing together resources for students who need help in research, technology, and writing all in one place. Click here for more information. Both Wilson and Walter libraries also host the SMART Learning Commons which provide learning support to students in several subjects including Math, some languages, writing, and the sciences.
If you need help using the library, the staff offer workshops and online tutorials. Check it out. And if you a quick question about a book, article, or collection you are looking for, or any other library related question you can call, email or even chat with a librarian. Besides, the libraries on campus are also your go-to resources for picking up tax forms, voter registration forms, learning more about copyright protection, etc.
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