Last updated: 9/17/09
What’s New: Library Orientation for International Students

The Library will offer several orientation sessions specifically for international students. Each session will be similar so that you can select one that fits your schedule.

• Friday, 18 September, 1-3pm
• Friday, 16 October, 1-3pm
• Friday, 13 November, 1-3pm

We will meet in the lobby, then proceed to Library Room LL11B.

This session is designed to familiarize students with library services, searching techniques, and useful information to aid academic success. Additional resources are available at http://uri.libguides.com/internationalstudents.

Topics include:

• What library services are available for you
• How to get started at the Library
• How to search effectively for books at URI and other nearby libraries
• How to search effectively for articles using online tools
• How to obtain articles not available at URI
• How to avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Larsen (plarsen@uri.edu) or Mona Niedbala (mflorea@mail.uri.edu).