Wardman Library Warrants a Visit
Apart from the Library being a quiet space to study solo or with friends, snuggle up on the couches while reading a book, or print out papers using the library computers, Wardman Library is an important resource for every college student’s academic journey.
Taking advantage of the resources the Library provides on- and off-campus may save you some money as well! For instance, students have access to books, e-books, academic articles, newspaper articles, and more through dubSearch to find whether the Library has access to required textbooks and readings for your classes. Even if the library does not have the journal or book you need, you can use LINK+ and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to request them from other libraries in partnership with Wardman. There is also a possibility that certain books for classes are on reserve, which means that a professor has placed a book on hold and you may only borrow it while you are inside the library for a limited time before returning them.
Interim Library Director Azeem Khan adds, “All of our online databases are available through the Databases A-Z page. This can be searched by subject or database type to make it easier to navigate. The Library also offers Research Guides by Subject, which can be utilized by students to find resources in any given field. Students have access to all of these resources both on- and off-campus. If they require the resources off-campus, they will be prompted to log in using their MyWhittier credentials.”
If you are someone interested in accessing digital news without paying for a subscription, the school provides free subscriptions to online publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. If you log in using your MyWhittier credentials, you’ll gain access to unlimited amounts of articles.
If you ever need to watch a film for a class or just want to relax and watch a movie from the comfort of your room, you may find it on Kanopy or Swank, which are platforms that the Library pays for so that students can watch films for free.
The Library also offers educational workshops to learn how to navigate through its numerous databases and how to conduct research. If you need assistance creating citations, finding resources, or just need general support while doing research, students can drop by the information desk, schedule meetings with librarians, or email them at reference@whittier.edu.
An upcoming workshop on Sept. 18 includes an introduction to conducting library research. However, the library offers several other workshops throughout the semester that teaches students how to find academic articles, cite properly, and learn about various other topics.
The Library also encourages students to drop by at any time during operating hours to ask any questions. So drop by whenever you need help with your research or send them an email at library@whittier.edu.
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