As of this morning, Reference Librarians at Van Wylen have met 770 incoming students as part of their First Year Seminar experience. While questions about using the library will come later in the semester for many, we want students to know that the library is here to support them. The goals of the brief meeting with a librarian are to help relieve library anxiety and increase a student’s comfort level when coming to the library and asking questions. The library and library resources should play a role in every student’s academic experience. We want students to know that there are lots of ways to get help; at the Reference Desk, via phone, ask-a-librarian email, and online chat. Students are also encouraged to make individual appointments. After meeting a librarian students received a certificate, the ever popular Ask a Librarian @ Van Wylen blue pencil and a coupon for a free cup of coffee at the Cup & Chaucer.
