When you’re trying to get away from everyday distractions, the library is an amazing place to go. Oftentimes, libraries have different spaces designed for your way of studying. For example, Southern Nazarene University has areas where you can speak at a normal voice level, whisper, or not speak at all. This makes it a great place to go for group projects or individual study.
Almost every university library webpage has access to databases where students can search for scholarly articles. These databases can be general or specific to certain disciplines, but they all come from well-respected sources. These articles can serve you well for class projects, your master’s thesis, or your doctoral dissertation.
While your university may be limited, Interlibrary Loan expands your options. If you’re looking for a book that your library doesn’t carry, speak with a librarian about borrowing the book from a separate library. Often, the book or reference material comes within the week and you can pick it up from the library.
Librarians are your best guide to using the library. They can direct you to the right areas, show you how to use the data base, and check out books. However, SNU offers a service called Ask a Librarian where you can message the librarian online and get quick responses, even when you don’t have time to get to campus.
In addition to all of the perks listed above, the library is a perfect place to do some quick printing. Plus, if you run out of battery or forget your laptop at home, the SNU library has computers available for you to log into and get some quick work done.
Going to university is a big investment. Using your library is one way you can make the most of your education. Click here to learn more about SNU’s library or to ask a librarian a question!