An article entitled “What Every Freshman Should Know” in the August 19th edition of the Register encouraged freshmen to get involved with their education. Among other things, the writer advised to “try” by going to the library.  I agree with that position.

Many students think the availability of online searching means there is no beneficial reason to visit the library.  That’s not true.

Did you know that A&T is classified as a doctoral, research intensive university (high research activity)? As a student here, you need innovative information seeking strategies that empower you to become an active participant in your own development. But first, you have to know what’s available. F.D. Bluford Library is equipped with trained researchers.  They can help speed up searches of the catalog, databases, and internet by term strategizing and delimiting. Need help?

Make an appointment for professional research assistance! Students can come into the library to both conduct research and collaborate with peers for group projects. You can also access e-books and databases anywhere in the world.  For those in online programs or seeking to supplement traditional classroom education, the library can instantly expand your virtual world.

Students can also conduct research from off campus. Through the library, there is access to over 400 databases providing reliable and professionally vetted data.

Some are government web sites and others are private databases, including foreign language and test preparation software (i.e. GRE, PRAXIS, MCAT, LSAT, AFOQT, etc.).Bluford Library delivers assistance in multiple ways:

Phone: call 336-285-4185 for questions during reference hours; E-mail: submit a question at [email protected] (allow 24 hrs for response);

Individual instruction: call or come by to schedule customized help; 24/7 Virtual Reference: a chat service staffed by librarians throughout the country, not just A&T.

The library is the intellectual heart of campus; a place for interaction, study, collaboration, and academic discourse.

When you need information, whether local or global in nature, Bluford is here for you.

We’re not “just books” anymore, but we’ve got them when you need them … and more.  

• E. F. Moore