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Work as an Undergraduate Research Specialist at Galvin Library

January 2, 2013
IIT Paul V. Galvin Library is seeking additional undergraduates to work in the Undergraduate Research Specialists Program. Created in fall 2011, undergraduate research specialists help their peers find, evaluate and use library and online sources to improve their research papers, IPROs and other projects. Specialists are also responsible for working together or individually on projects that enhance or further undergraduate research at IIT.
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Last Chance to Win a Finals Week Survival Pack from Galvin Library

November 19, 2012
As you look ahead to Study Week and Finals Week, working long hours around the clock, do you anticipate long sleepless nights with no time to eat or do the laundry? Do you worry about finding a seat at Galvin Library during finals? All you have to do is “like” Galvin Library’s Facebook page and you will be entered for a chance to win one of four Finals Week Survival Packs!*
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Study Week Hours Added at Galvin Library

October 22, 2012
Paul V. Galvin Library will be offering a second week of 24-hour access on both levels to give you optimal access as you prepare for the end of the semester. Study Week starts on Sunday, November 25 when Galvin Library opens at noon and the library will remain open 24 hours on both levels all week. Study Week is followed immediately by the popular 24-hour Finals Week, which ends at 5:00 pm on Friday, December 7. That means you will have 293 hours or 13 straight days of 24-hour access to the entire space at Galvin Library!
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FDR: Elected in Spite of or Because of His Disability?

September 24, 2012
The Center for Disability Resources and Paul V. Galvin Library present "FDR: Elected in Spite of or Because of his Disability?" on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm in Siegel Hall Auditorium.
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Use Galvin Library’s Tips to Prepare for the Career Fair

September 12, 2012
When the Career Management Center surveys the companies that have attended the annual IIT Career Fair, the company representatives say the same thing: IIT students are exceedingly smart and polite but are unprepared to talk about the company itself or the industry they are in. This year, set yourself apart by using the Career Fair Pro Tips Guide created by librarians at Paul V. Galvin Library.
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Reducing Printing at IIT

August 17, 2012
Beginning this fall, free printing credits are being reduced to 250 per semester. The credits will continue to roll over between semesters until the end of the summer term when all accounts are wiped and reloaded with fresh print credits for the fall. Free print credits do not represent actual money, but if students need, they can add their own funds for additional printing.
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Help Re-design the IIT Website

August 1, 2012
Both the IIT university website and the Galvin Library website will be undergoing a re-design process this fall and we need your help.
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Staff Privileges and Using Galvin Library Resources

June 6, 2012
Did you know that IIT staff has library privileges? Summer is the perfect time to take a few minutes and stop by the circulation desk on Galvin Library’s lower level where you can set up your library account and get started using library resources.
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Finals Week Hours at Galvin Library

April 25, 2012
Starting on Saturday, April 28 when the library opens at 8:30 am, both the upper and lower levels will be open 24 hours a day, and the entire building will not close until Friday, May 4 at 5:00 pm.
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International Student Library Survey for Galvin Library

April 12, 2012
Galvin Library is conducting a survey of international students to discover how they use the library. If you are an international student, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your responses will help us to better understand your academic needs and allow us to enhance our research help services.
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