We know that some new students feel they don't really need a Library orientation. They think, "I already know how libraries work," or "I'll wait till I have a paper due and then go find my way around," or even "I'm not intending to use the Library at all, so why bother?" Our response to each of these statements is AAAAUUUUGGGHHHHHHH!!!
In fact, every academic library is different -- each one has its own practices and policies. Probably, you don't know as much about our Library as you think you do. Also, the worst time to walk through the door cold is when you are under deadline pressure and need information now. As for not using the Library, I hope you are not one of those ignorant souls who believes that all information is now freely available online. It is NOT. In biblical and theological studies, essential materials for research are published in print or are available electronically only through paid subscriptions to online databases, available to you through this Library.
BTSR's new students have a scheduled orientation session Wednesday, 9 Sept (that's tomorrow!), 1:30-2:45. New Union-PSCE students are scheduled for Thursday, 10 Sept, 1:45-2:30. Be sure to come and meet us, and get a very quick overview of the building & services.
Paula
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