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Orientation for New Students

Information about library services, collections and other resources for new WSU students.

Two people grin broadly and lean towards each other facing the camera. Each hold a game card.Library Open House, Fall 2025

August 17 2-4PM (Click to register.)

WSU Libraries invites you to join us for games, tunes, and a good time all around. Explore the first floor of Ablah library and get a free t-shirt, snacks, and drinks while they last. RSVP is not required, but will provide you with an email reminder the day before the event.

""Discover the Secrets of Ablah Library! Library Tour and Orientation, Fall 2025

September 5 at 12-1PM (Click to register.)

September 9 at 3-4PM (Click to register.)

Meet by the Circulation Desk for a tour of: 

  • 24-Hour Study Room and other study areas
  • Tech Hub, and 
  • Other services, collections, and spaces throughout Ablah Library

After the tour, in room 217 Ablah, we will:

  • Explore the library website,
  • Locate online articles and books through SmartSearch, A-Z Databases page and interlibrary loan, and
  • Identify your personal librarian!

RSVP is not required, but will provide you with an email reminder the day before the event.

Welcome to the Library Orientation for New Students Guide!

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We're really happy you decided to attend WSU! Everyone at University Libraries is here to help you succeed and hopefully make your life a little easier. The Accessibility and Inclusiveness at University Libraries guide, linked in the left column, is also a useful guide to library services and collections. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us using the Chat widget t the left or clicking the link in the chat description to find phone numbers and other ways to reach help.

Guides for Student Groups

University Libraries has several guides created especially for specific groups of students! 

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