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Adams State University
Nielsen Library

First Year Seminar (FYS)

This guide supports both instructors and students in the First Year Seminar by offering essential resources, tools, and tips for navigating the library, finding credible sources, and building strong research skills.

Welcome

Welcome to the First-Year Seminar Research Guide!

This guide is here to help you succeed in your First-Year Seminar course by providing a reference to the research tools, strategies, and library resources you'll need throughout the semester. Whether you're exploring your topic, looking for credible sources, learning to cite your work, or trying to remember what the librarians discussed when they visited your course, this guide is a great place to start! 

Inside, you'll find: 

  • A refresher of the library's FYS presentation
  • Tips for getting started with research
  • How to find books, articles and other sources
  • Where to get help when you need it

No matter your experience with research, this guide is designed to support you every step of the way. 

Welcome to the library - we're glad you're here! 

Navigating This Guide

Use the tabs on the left-hand side of the page to navigate.

Explore video tutorials, look through examples, and practice activities designed to help you learn how to use the Library resources more effectively.

Get Help at the Reference Desk

What's the Reference Desk?

The Reference Desk is your go-to spot for research help! Whether you're looking for books, need help finding scholarly articles, or aren't sure how to start a project the Reference Desk can help you! No appointment needed - just stop by with your questions, and we'll help you find your answers.

Visit us in person on the second floor of the Nielsen Library or contact us at (719) 587-7879 or libreference@adams.edu. We're here to support you!

Hours: 

Sun - Thurs: 1pm - 6pm

Fri: 1pm - 4pm

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