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This is an UNPUBLISHED libguide which gathers together various boxes and pages you might want to include in your own libguides.  When you need to add content that you know is already out there, navigate to Reusable Content and you should be able to find it!  Suggest to include things you do not find here!

Mission Statement

Western Connecticut State University Libraries

VISION

The library is a dynamic learning center that fosters the discovery, creation, and reinterpretation of knowledge.

MISSION

The faculty and staff of Western Connecticut State University Library are committed to enhancing learning and teaching by connecting researchers with information resources designed to meet the curricular, intellectual, and professional needs of the university community.

To accomplish this mission the library:

  • Cultivates opportunities to collaborate with, engage, and support students, faculty, administrators, and community members;
  • Promotes academic success and lifelong learning through instruction in information seeking strategies and the selection, access, evaluation, and synthesis of information resources;
  • Provides a welcoming and accessible physical environment.

Adopted by Library Faculty & Staff on March 13, 2014

 

Research Toolbox

Tools you will need to take advantage of the resources and services offered by WCSU Libraries:

  1. WestConnect Card - This is your university ID card.  Your student identification number is encoded in the card, but is not printed on the card itself for your security.  You will need this card to check out books from WCSU Libraries, obtain a Windows account, and PRINT in the libraries and computer labs. 

  2. Windows Account - Every registered student is eligible to obtain a special Windows account, allowing access to networked computers on campus and to space for storing documents on the University's H drive. This will also serve as your log in account for off-campus access to the library databases (articles).