Centennial Library 2015-2016 Annual Report

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