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Gateway to the
WORLD OF INFORMATION
Scholarly research has repeatedly shown correlations at academic institutions between improved student
outcomes (including GPA, retention, and sense of community among other aspects) and use of the library
and its resources. This use includes such things as using the library building, checking out books, accessing
e-resources, asking librarians for research help, and attending classroom instruction sessions delivered by
librarians. There are many opportunities for students to engage in these actions at Cedarville University and
the Centennial Library is committed to being involved in fostering student success by equipping students with
the skills and resources to complete their academic projects.
First Year
New Student Orientation
Introduces incoming students to the library, its services, and its staff
25% of new students attended the Fall 2015 orientation
Being redesigned for Fall 2016 for improved outcomes and participation
First-Year Instruction program
Library classroom instruction in Composition and Speech courses
45 of these sessions conducted in 2015-16 by research librarians
Develops skills in research and in using the library’s print and electronic
resources
Revised for 2016-17 to emphasize the research process
Other
Program-specific courses
Most common in the health sciences programs
Supporting additional programs during the 2016-17 school year
Point-of-need Services
In-person and online research help
Quiet study space and reservable group study rooms
Course reserves and OhioLINK services
Promotes affordability by providing access to textbooks and research
materials
Digital Commons
Makes student scholarship available to prospective employers or
researchers
Opportunities for students to be involved in academic publishing
STUDENT SUCCESS AND THE LIBRARY