{"id":17987,"date":"2025-03-03T11:53:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T01:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17987"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T01:53:07","slug":"wish-i-knew-that-students-insider-view-of-the-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2025\/03\/03\/wish-i-knew-that-students-insider-view-of-the-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Wish I knew that \u2013 students insider view of the Library."},"content":{"rendered":"

As a first-year student embarking on your academic journey at Griffith University, the sheer volume of information and resources available can be overwhelming. Far from being just a repository of books, the\u00a0 Library is a dynamic hub of support, resources<\/span>,<\/span> and services designed to enhance your learning experience and boost your academic performance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Workshops: Tailored sessions to succeed<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our <\/span>Library workshops<\/span><\/a> are held throughout the year to help you efficiently use Library resources, effectively study and successfully understand how to navigate the university.\u00a0 Here\u2019s what students have to say about these sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018. . . loved the presentation, especially content around search engines, databases, and search strings (keywords, etc.)\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2018Thanks for sharing your PowerPoint and tips on using the Griffith Library . . . I wish we had done this way back.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Friendly faces: Library staff are here to help<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Approachable, knowledgeable and happy to assist, today\u2019s librarians dispel the old stereotypes of being mean and unfriendly. Students have found the Library to be welcoming, both in person and online, saying:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018. . .\u00a0 felt comfortable with [the library] person. Open with suggestions and very helpful. Very pleasant.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2018Great assistance every time I contact the library. As a student, I appreciate it very much.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2019 . . appreciated the issues I had being solved and we talked through the why.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2019Every single employee who I have interacted with in the library have been helpful, friendly and approachable.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Assignment assistance and referencing support<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to tackling assignments and mastering the art of referencing, the Library proves to be an indispensable resource. Students that have taken advantage of the Library’s commitment to providing thorough, <\/span>personalised support<\/span><\/a>, say this about their experience:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Great assistance on a referencing problem.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2019Very helpful in explaining the concepts of the assessment.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2018. . .went above and beyond my expectations and helped me with a very tricky citation.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Adaptable services for diverse needs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Library<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> services are designed to cater to a diverse student body. Whether you’re a long-distance learner or require specialised support, the Library has you covered. For instance, students have thanked us, saying:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019. . . organised a booking . . . use an interpreter to support communication. The tutor was welcoming and friendly and made me feel safe to interact and ask questions that I felt were inappropriate. She reassures me that it is the same as other students.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2018It was super helpful to have the option of the text being sent to my home address and that was then followed up with a list of suggestions that will make access to hard copy texts easier in the future despite not being near a major city.\u2019<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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State-of-the-art study spaces<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The physical Library spaces at Griffith offer a range of environments to suit different study styles:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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