Attitude Adjustment: Curing library anxiety

Many students are put off by the size and complexity of the library. Here are several things to remember that will help you:

• You don't have to be an expert to use the library, only willing to learn.
• There are *no* "dumb" questions, only unasked ones.
• You don't have to stop being afraid, but you can start to be brave. Come in with a study partner or friend, if that helps.
• You will only be dealing with a small part of the library and its materials at any given moment, and you don't have to understand it all at once.
• Practice improves performance (you don't have to be perfect).
• Start early to give yourself time and mental room to adjust.
• Ask for help-- from friends, from instructors, and from the librarians at the Reference Desk. Visit, chat with us through the "Ask a Librarian" here or on the home page, call (x56645) or email refer@uark.edu. We are here to help you.