Marianne Simmons

         

 

Serials Librarian
Library Anxiety

 

Welcome to Lavery Library!
           resources tailored to the needs of liberal arts college undergraduate and graduate students. If we don't have a publication, the chances are excellent that we can acquire what you need in a matter of days. Visit the library in person and online, get to know the collection, and always Ask a Reference Librarian.

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Library Anxiety

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Subject Guides

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Select a subject to view a Subject Guide
bullet African American Studies
bullet American Studies
bullet Anthropology
bullet Criminal Justice
bulletHistory
bullet African History
bullet Asian History
bullet European History
bullet Latin American History
bullet Middle Eastern History
bullet US History
bullet Women's History
bullet World History
bullet Mental Health Counseling
bullet Psychology
bullet Political Science
bullet Sociology
bullet Sport Studies

Please contact me if you require help with your research in any of these subjects.  We are always interested in books, journals, films or other materials that you would like to suggest for library acquisition.

© 07/21/2005

 

(585)385-7399

    I am one of seven reference librarians available  to help you with your research needs.  The reference librarians at St. John Fisher are committed to providing you with timely, subject specific research materials that are quick and easy to access.  Whether you need to research a particular topic or wish to learn how to use Lavery's extensive array
of electronic databases or other print or online services more efficiently, the reference librarians are prepared to assist you.

    Lavery Library is a state-of-the art facility with a collection of print and electronic

    Believe it or not, research has documented that students often suffer from LIBRARY ANXIETY!  It has been described as "an uncomfortable feeling or emotional disposition, experienced in a library setting, which has cognitive, affective, physiological and behavioral ramifications." (Jiao et al.,Library anxiety:  Characteristics of "at-risk" college students. Library & Information Science Research (18) 1996, p.152)

    Please don't become an anxiety statistic. Developing efficient and effective research skills is an integral part of the successful study of any academic field. Don't miss out on this important part of college life.  We even serve tea and cookies during exam week.