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University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 Undergrads can feel overwhelmed  2.4- million book volumes  34,000- periodical subscriptions  245- electronic databases  37,000- online journals Sources: American Library Directory, 5 th ed. Electronic Resources Librarian, June 5, 2007

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 So where do undergrads go? To the familiar and comfortable

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 Where else? Another student Over 50% of the time “Help-Seeking Behavior in the Research Process of College Students”

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 And you! Parents are the second most important resource Reported by undergraduate students handing in research papers Cited by Nancy Davenport, President,Council on Library and Information Resources Keynote address, Innovative Users Group, Denver, May 2006

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 You are virtually connected And have direct access Where do you want your student to go?

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 BU Reference Librarians can Help Navigate scholarly resources

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 We are available to students  In person  On the phone  By  Online chat  Day and night

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 We work with professors and classes

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 We know what students need “…direct correlation between the best grades and whether students used books.” “professor of political science at Boston University.” NYT, May 17, 2005

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 We can use your help! Point your students to the best sources of help in the academic community they have entered Parents FacultyLibrarians Students

University Orientation Summer 2007 University Orientation Summer 2007 Boston University Libraries the research resource for your student Thank you