Student services
Ask a Librarian
E-mail the library staff, who frequently check for questions throughout the
day, Monday through Friday, and periodically on the weekend.
Research support
Writing style guides
Consult our writing style guides to help you format your writing papers and
references Writing Style Guides
Subject guides & Class guides
Materials and resources are available by subject
area.
See our Subject Guides
Materials and resources are available by course.
See our Class Guides
Lounge & Group study rooms
Study together. There are four Group Study Rooms located
on Lower Level in Waldo Library. Group study rooms are assigned for a two-hour
period on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring your WMU Bronco ID card and
sign out for a room key at the Patron Services Window located on First Floor
of Waldo Library. Advanced reservations may also be made over the phone by
calling (269) 387-5154.
Refuel and relax for awhile. Help yourself to the microwave.
Or take a power nap in a comfortable recliner. Our lounge area is located on
the Lower Level of Waldo Library.
Tutorials & User Guides
Connect from home. If
you live off campus and need help with connecting to library databases, then
we have some tips and tricks to help you connect.
Searchpath. Learn essential library skills that will save you time and help
you with your course assignments.
Labyrinth. A
tutorial designed for FYE 2100 and University 1010 students. However, this tutorial
will help you learn about the libraries and how to perform basic searches, whether
or not you are in these classes.
Criminal Justice Tutorial For
students in Criminology-Criminal Justice courses.
The
Information Cycle. A short movie on how information is created.
Evaluating
Web Sites and Web pages. Five criteria for evaluating Web pages
and Web sites.
You Quote
it, You Note it! Spend 10 minutes learning how to avoid plagiarism!
Plagiarism & Academic
Integrity at Rutgers University. This is an excellent tutorial to
help you understand plagiarism. In it students model bad and good behavior in
regard to plagiarism. Has sound and movie clips. Recommended. From Douglass College.
More Tutorials & User Guides »
Getting items we don't have
Interlibrary Loan
ILL arranges to borrow materials for you that WMU Libraries do not own. Sign
up for an interlibrary loan account and read more about these services. See Interlibrary
Loans
Off campus services
We have exclusive services for off campus students enrolled in courses through
the Office of Extended University Programs. See Off
Campus Student & Faculty Services
Recommend new items for purchase
If you think we should purchase a new book or journal, please send us your
recommendation using one of our convenient online forms. See Online Forms
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