Finish the Fall 2025 Semester Strong

As we enter the final stretch of the semester, let us draw your attention to library services and resources that can support you in finishing your semester strong.

Resources and Services to Check Out

Library Guides

Master Time Management Guide: This guide provides access to a variety of time management resources and tips, including:

• Calendars, planners, and assignment calculators
• Making a task list
• Creating a weekly schedule
• Estimating your study time
• Making the most of breaks and rewards
• Using weekday time effectively
• Strategies for catching up
• And more

Study Effectively Guide: This guide teaches you what it means to study effectively and actively learn. In it, you’ll find information like:

• Active study strategies
• Top study strategies
• Tips for better concentration
• Strategies to manage distractions
• Learning from textbooks
• Reading critically
• Taking lecture notes
• Creating a concept map
• And more

Control Procrastination Guide: This guide will help you understand what procrastination is and how to get control of it. It also includes:

• Ways to get started on tasks
• Short-term solutions to procrastination

Write a University Essay Guide: This guide provides information about what it means to write a university essay, including:

• Expectations for university writing
• The purpose of essay writing
• Finding sources for your essay
• Parts of an essay
• And more

Present Like a Pro Guide: This guide compiles strategies, tips, and tools to help you prepare and deliver academic presentations. It includes info on:

• Planning your presentation
• Creating your presentation slides
• Delivering an academic presentation
• Presenting in unique situations

Succeed at Exams Guide: This guide provides information on how to prepare for exams (including making a study plan and setting up your study space) as well as strategies for taking different types of exams and dealing with exam stress. Different types of exams may include:

• Online exams
• In-person exams
• Multiple choice exams
• Short answer exams
• Essay exams
• Problem-solving exams
• Lab exams

Browse the full list of Library Guides and find more online educational resources (like videos, guides, templates and handouts) on the Digital Learning Commons.

In-Person or Online Appointments

Do you want personalized support? Book an appointment with us! We offer appointments for:

• Writing, Research Assistance, English Language Support
• Working with Data
• Studying, Time Management, and Presentations Skills
• Scholarship, Publishing, and Author Supports
• Archival & Special Collections
• Library Accessibility Services
• And more

Supported Learning Groups

If you’re in a course that is supported by a Supported Learning Group (SLG), now is a great time to attend. SLGs are an excellent way to:

• Review course material and learn strategies to study more effectively
• Identify what you know and don’t know in your course
• Gain confidence and stay on track
• Make new connections with people in your classes

View the SLG schedule.

Register for a Library Workshop

Browse the Library Workshops & Events Calendar to see what’s coming up. Each semester, workshops are offered on a variety of topics to help you succeed at U of G.

Questions?

Contact us. We’re happy to help. 

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