More than 160 West Coast University-Ontario students enjoyed games, food, and giveaways while also learning about the wide range of services available through WCU’s Library.
“Our goal was to showcase the library and remind students that we’re here to help,” said WCU librarian Nalini S. “Sometimes students are shy or unsure about asking questions, but events like this make it easier to connect.”
Enticing students with a prize wheel and free donuts, Nalini was joined by fellow WCU librarians Lauren M., Ka C., and Marie M., who all played a key role in welcoming students, answering questions, and guiding them toward helpful resources. Many students said they were surprised to discover just how many tools they already had at their fingertips.
“Some students didn’t know about the Virtual Academic Resource Center or that we have dedicated tutoring services,” Nalini S. explained. “Others were surprised to learn about the wonderful databases available to help with their research and assignments.”
Accessible directly through the Canvas course menu, the WCU Library site serves as the central hub for student resources, including:
- A-to-Z Databases: Access eBooks, peer-reviewed articles, drug guides, medical information, and nursing resources.
- APA Help Guides: Step-by-step support for formatting and citing papers.
- Virtual Academic Resource Center (VARC): Tutoring and practice tools for writing, math, science, and nursing coursework. Includes a Nursing Course Center with:
- Practice exams
- Medical terminology help
- Morphology resources
- Webinars, Tutorials, and Study Tools: Videos, flashcards, and live support to strengthen skills.
- Nurse Academic Specialists (NAS Team): Located across campuses, including Ontario, Los Angeles, and Texas, to support nursing students in NCLEX preparation.
Nalini S.’s advice for students is straightforward: “Always come to the library’s website first. You’re going to find what you’re looking for. And if you can’t, ask the librarian. That’s why we encourage appointments, so students can get to know their sources in more depth.”
With new events planned across other campuses, Nalini S. hopes even more students will take advantage of the library’s resources. “There’s a lot of information, but the library is here to guide you through it all.”
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