Libraries here for students
Posted by Monte Maxwell.March 27th, 2020
Dear Students,
Welcome “back”! As you know, courses are online—and so is the library! We hope your transition to online coursework goes as smoothly as possible, and here are some ways we’re working to help make that happen:
LibGuide
We have put together a LibGuide with information related to online classes, accessing library materials, and more here: https://libguides.wvu.edu/instruction_support. We recommend bookmarking it for quick reference. Library fines are being waived, so don’t worry if your materials are overdue!
Research Assistance
As always, we are glad to help at any stage of the research process. We offer assistance through a variety of channels, including chat, email, and audio- or video-conferencing.
You can find the relevant librarian for your subject here: https://directory.lib.wvu.edu/liaisons
Extended Chat Hours
Chat help is available during the following times:
Sunday: 1 p.m.-midnight
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.-midnight
Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
You can contact librarians for help with collections and services through westvirginia.libanswers.com or by texting questions to 304-220-0919.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)
For information regarding ETD submission, visit the ETD website: https://etd.lib.wvu.edu/. You can attend a special Zoom session Monday, April 6 from 4-5 p.m. Full details available at the ETD website; for further assistance, contact Debby Borrelli at debra.borrelli@mail.wvu.edu.
News and Entertainment
Keep track of current events using the Libraries’ access to the New York Times (https://databases.lib.wvu.edu/connect/1434567915) and the Wall Street Journal (https://databases.lib.wvu.edu/connect/1540498714).
Don’t forget to take a break! Check out Overdrive (https://databases.lib.wvu.edu/connect/1111111119) for leisure reading materials in eBook and audiobook format, and take advantage of Kanopy’s huge selection of films (https://databases.lib.wvu.edu/connect/1422566740).
Social Media
Follow the WVU Libraries on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, news, resources, occasional pet cameos, and more.
Take care and stay in touch,
WVU Libraries