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Academic Success Series - Fall 2012

How to Be a Successful MTSU Student

Sponsored by: University College & MTSU Walker Library.

The sessions are each Tuesday at 4:30 in the Walker Library.

How to Get Started at MTSU

September 4th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Mark Convery - Advisor, University College Advising Center

This session will cover topics including how to navigate RaiderNet & D2L, understanding the Lottery Scholarship, and helpful tips about GPA and academic standing.

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How to Use Your Time Wisely

September 11th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Danielle Stefanski - Advisor, University College Advising Center

Time management is something most students struggle with on a daily basis. This session will cover techniques to help you better manage your time.

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How to Be a Successful Veteran Student

September 11th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 248
Presenter: Heather Conrad, VetSuccess On Campus Counselor

This session will discuss educational benefits to include Post 09/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, as well as others. We will briefly discuss all other potential veterans benefits, and explain our new program, VetSuccess on Campus and the services available through this program.

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How to Study and Prepare for Tests

September 18th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Gia Jones - Advisor, University College Advising Center

This session will cover tips on note taking, how to effectively study your notes as well as tips for navigating different types of tests.

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How to Set Goals and Stay Motivated

September 25th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Bruce Lund, Author, Speaker, and Founder of NEXTPERT

This session will cover information on how to reach their personal and professional goals through exciting motivational techniques. Students will learn how to stay motivated and positive despite obstacles they may face.

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How to Give a Winning Presentation

October 2nd at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Brock Patterson, MTSU Alumnus

This session will cover tips and tricks that will help students refine their presentation and public speaking skills.

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How to Maintain Academic Integrity

October 9th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Amanda Samsel - Coordinator, Judicial Affairs

This session will cover the four different parts of MTSU's Academic Misconduct policy and why academic integrity is so important. It will also cover what happens if you are accused of violating MTSU's Academic Misconduct policy and how to avoid plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, or facilitation.

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How to Make Study Abroad a Part of Your Academic Plan

October 9th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 248
Presenters: Tiffany Bickers - Office of Education Abroad & Jennifer Nicley - MTSU Study Abroad Participant

This session is a great opportunity for students who are interested in finding education abroad programs which offer courses that will count towards their MTSU degree. An education abroad returnee will also talk about her academic experience in Panama, including the differences between an international and U.S. classroom setting.

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How to Use the Library

October 23rd at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Kristen West - Assistant Professor, Walker Library

Come find out what successful MTSU students know about the library and learn how to utilize the various resources available.

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How to Use Your Academic Advisor

October 30th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Travis Tipton - College Advisor, College of Basic and Applied Sciences

This session will cover information on how to know who your advisor is; how to get the most out of your time with your advisor, and what questions you should ask your advisor.

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How to Choose the Right Career for You

November 6th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Nancy Stubblefield - Advisor, University College Advising Center

Having trouble choosing a major? This session will cover techniques on helping you find the right major and career field that best fits your personality and abilities.

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How to Unwind, Relax, Chill and Still Be a Successful Student

November 13th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Lisa Schrader - Director, Health Promotion

Being a college student is stressful! Academics, jobs, friends, and family can pull you in many directions, and there never seems to be enough hours in a day to get everything done. This session will cover how stress can impact your academics and your health. Leave with some surefire strategies to help you de-stress your life.

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How to Prepare for Final Exams

November 27th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446 & December 4th at 4:30pm - Walker Library Room 446
Presenter: Eric Miller - Advisor, University College Advising Center

**Note: This session will be held twice to accomodate various student schedules. The same information is presented at both sessions.

This session will provide a helpful guide to students who are not sure how to study for final exams. Students will prepare a "battle plan" for the last few weeks of the semester.

Have Questions?
Contact Brandie Nelson at the University College Advising Center at (615) 898-2339.

Looking for room 387?

Ah, yes... the elusive room 387, more difficult to find than Harry Potter's Room of Requirement. Room 387 is a classroom in the library that is utilized by many departments on campus. Its location is on the 3rd floor inside the Curriculum area, which is just off the stairs. Once inside the Curriculum area, proceed to the back left corner (you will pass the information desk and the book shelves), turn down a narrow corridor, and wish really hard for a classroom with desks and a whiteboard.

You may also find the library floor maps useful. Room 387 is labeled on the 3rd floor image.

New? Lost? Need some direction.We can help.

Finding your way on campus the first few days can be confusing. Even if you were here last semester over the summer there have been lots of changes on campus. If you are on campus Monday the 26th or Tuesday the 27th, look for the Walker Library Question Tent in the quad in front of the library. We can answer any questions you have. We will be outside 7:30 am-1:30pm  on both days. Of course, you can come in and ask questions at any desk whenever the library is open. To help you get sorted here are some links on interest-

Campus Map

Dining Locations

Drop/Add schedule

ID office (remember you can't check out materials without an ID)

Parking

Student Union

Education Building

Advising

Rec Center

Health Center

Library Help

Library FAQ

Printing in the Library

Students, faculty and staff may print in the library by logging on to a computer with their Pipeline username and password.

When you print from a computer in the library, you must release it from the print system before you can retrieve it.

1. Select print on your computer.

2. Look at the name taped to the computer monitor and proceed to the closest print station.

3. Find your computer name on the screen at the print station and lightly tap it. If your computer name is toward the end of the alphabet (e.g., Twain or Wilde) you may need to select the Next button at the bottom of the screen to find it.

4. Tap the print jobs that you wish to print. A check mark should appear next to them.

5. Press Print at the bottom right side of the screen. Press Confirm Printing at the bottom right side of the screen.

Please note that the printers automatically delete jobs of 50 pages or more. If you must print a document this large, you will need to break it up into two or more jobs of 49 pages or less.

At this time, printing is "free" in the library. Free printing is supported primarily by the Technology Access Fees students pay.

Please print wisely.
For more on this story, please read the post Is printing really FREE?

If you just need to quickly print something, you can use our express printing station.
It is on the right as you enter the library and requires a USB drive.

Color Printing.
Color printers are located on the 1st floor at the Technology Services Desk and on the 2nd floor in the Digital Media Studio (DMS). The cost is $.50 per page for 8.5" x 11" and $1.00 for 11 "x 17" (larger size at Technolgy Services only). Charges are applied to your library account and may be paid online. Library staff members will print your job for you at the desk to ensure high quality printing. Bring your file(s) on a usb drive.

Large Format (Poster) Printing.
Available to current MTSU students, staff, and faculty at the Library Technology Services desk on the 1st floor. Posters can be printed in two sizes: 2ft by 3ft and 3ft by 5ft. Smaller images will be surrounded by white space. Cost is $14 for 2'x3' standard poster or $35 for 3'x5' poster. Charges are applied to your library account and may be paid online. See poster printing tips and policies for more information.

Laptop Printing
Library laptops print to the 1st floor printers. The name of your print job is "liblap" plus the number on your laptop (e.g., "liblap32"). Printing is not available from personal laptops.

Group Study Printing
Items printed from group study rooms will go to the printers located south of the elevators on each floor.

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Library's Expanded Hours (Finally!)

In response to student requests, the Walker Library will expand and revise its hours beginning Saturday, Aug. 25.

The new hours are:

Sunday: 1 p.m.-2 a.m.;
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-2 a.m.;
Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The revised hours reflect an earlier opening time on weekdays, a later closing time on Fridays, a two-hour expansion from the former Sunday-Thursday midnight closing hours and a shift in Saturday hours from the previous 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Citation Management Tools -- Graduate Student Workshop 9/7

The Walker Library will offer a one-hour "Citation Management Tools for Graduate Students" workshop on Friday, September 7, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in room 264a. This session will allow graduate students in all disciplines to get started with basic functionality of EndNote Web. Participants will learn how to:

• Create a new account
• Import records from library periodical indexes
• Manage citations
• Automatically apply citation styles to bibliographic references
• Use word-processing plug-ins

Registration is required for this workshop. Attendance is limited to 25 students; additional sessions will be offered at later dates if necessary.

Contact Jason Vance or Kristen West for more information.

Library Orientation for Graduate Students 8/23 & 8/30

The Walker Library will offer a one-hour "Library Orientation for Graduate Students" workshop on Thursday, August 23 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (repeated again on Thursday, August 30 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.) covering library basics for graduate students in all disciplines. Both sessions will take place in Meeting Place 4. These sessions will introduce graduate students to:

• Online periodical indexes
• EndNote Web and Zotero citation management tools
• Borrowing items from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan
• Requesting a personal graduate student carrel
• Getting help in the library

Librarian liaisons will also be on hand to give short library tours.

No registration is necessary. Contact Jason Vance or Kristen West for more information.