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7 Tips for a Successful Spring Semester Find out how the Library can assist with your academic needs!

Students study in the Library
  • The Library can help you save money: Borrow your General Education course textbooks, as well as other textbooks that cost over $150, for 3 hours from the Circulation and Course Reserves Desk on the first level. Find items on Electronic Reserve through the Blackboard page for your course. Learn more here.
  • Use our Ask a Librarian service for help with your research: Visit our Research Assistance Desk on the 1st level for in-person assistance. Can’t come in person? Submit your inquiry to our AskAULibrary chat online. You can also make an appointment with one of our subject specialists for personalized research assistance in your subject area. We also have subject guides compiled by our Librarians to further assist in finding resources for your research topics.
  • Visit our Music Library: Located in the Katzen Arts Center, our Music Library houses library collections supporting the coursework of AU academic programs in music and the performing arts.  We also have streaming services available on and off-campus with standard AU login credentials.
  • Take advantage of the resources in our Research Commons: The Library connects campus services with students in a convenient location. We offer statistical software support, tutoring services, and more.
  • Online Support: We offer support to students studying abroad as well as online learners. View our catalog and databases online, make an Interlibrary Loan request, or stream videos from our online media collection. You can also visit our YouTube page for online tutorials. Here you’ll find videos on formatting your thesis and dissertations, logging in to Blackboard, and more.
  • The Library offers print services: Print your documents from our printing center on the lower level. You can also add a professional touch to your posters and presentations with help from our Makerspace. There we can assist with your poster and 3D printing.
  • Find a quiet place to study: Reserve a study room online. We also have locker spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis to store your things while studying.  

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