To help you prepare for final exams, Reynolds Library will extend its hours of operation during the last weeks of the semester at the Parham and Downtown campuses. Our extended schedule will be as follows: 7:45 am – 10:00 pm Monday, December 4th – Thursday, December 7th 7:45 am – 5:00 pm … Continue reading Libraries offer extended hours during fall 2017 exam week
Five Quick Tips for Finals
Alright, students, I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that spring semester is almost over and summer is on its way! The bad news? Before that celebratory trip to Virginia Beach, you’ve got to pass your final exams. But after hours and days and weeks of study and preparation, is there … Continue reading Five Quick Tips for Finals
Write it down!
How many of you take class notes with a laptop? If you’re one of the many students who types your notes during a lecture, you may want to check out this article from The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Benefits of No-Tech Note Taking After an instructor at the University of Kansas banned taking notes with … Continue reading Write it down!
New trial database: Testing and Education Reference Center
The Testing and Education Reference Center from Gale is a start-to-finish resource with all the information and support materials needed to make informed, confident decisions to shape the rest of your life. Over 300 practice tests and courses Dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material and practice tests Resume builder with over 1,000 brainstorming phrases … Continue reading New trial database: Testing and Education Reference Center
Group Study Rooms Available
In the new Massey Library Technology Center, eight rooms are available for groups of two to eight people. All study rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access, white boards, and wall-mounted flat-panel display screens. College faculty, staff and students are welcomed to use the study rooms for academic and college-related activities, such as collaborative learning projects, … Continue reading Group Study Rooms Available
Tips to get you through Exam Week
Need some studying and test-taking tips to help get you through exam week? Check out the library's print and online books as well as other resources listed in our online Study Skills & Academic Success guide. Also check out these web sites that provide a wealth of tips on preparing for and taking exams: Academic Tips - … Continue reading Tips to get you through Exam Week
Study Skills & Academic Success
Students needing help with study skills, can find resources quick and easy through the library's online Study Skills & Academic Success guide. Find books & web sites on study skills such as: note taking, reading comprehension, test taking, time management, and writing. The guide also provides information on where to seek help on campus. To access the guide from the … Continue reading Study Skills & Academic Success