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Libraries
Michigan State University's library collection of more than four million volumes and 20,000 periodical titles is readily accessible to all students at convenient hours. The Main Library houses the majority of the collection; 14 branch libraries located throughout the campus concentrate on specialized topics. Library tours and workshops acquaint new users with the array of materials available, including microforms, CD-ROMS, and maps. Reference librarians can find quick facts and statistics or help you begin a research project or class assignment. Computer Center MSU's microcomputer laboratories and network connections put you in the driver's seat on the Information Superhighway. All students have network accounts that give them access to electronic mail and the vast resources of the Internet. Fully equipped microcomputer labs are located in the Computer Center, the MSU Union, and the Main Library, as well as in many classroom buildings and residence halls. The labs house more than 2,000 systems, including Macintosh, Windows, and Unix-based computers. Informal classes on word processing, spreadsheet, and graphic design software are also offered. 
Learning Resource Center The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers individualized, self-paced assistance to any MSU student who wants to improve study skills. The LRC Skill Lab features computer programs, audiotapes, videotapes, and written material on a broad range of topics, including time management, listening and note-taking techniques, and test-taking strategies. Workshops on specific study skills and free tutoring services are offered throughout the year. Back to the Top The Office of Supportive Services offers tutorial assistance, academic advising, personal planning, career guidance, faculty assistance, and skills enrichment workshops that can help you succeed in the university environment. Its programs help College Achievement Admissions Program (CAAP) students and others who, for diverse reasons, do not feel completely prepared for the challenges of university study. Writing Center In the Writing Center, experienced writing consultants are available to talk with student writers at all levels of proficiency and at all stages of the composition process. Students meet one-on-one with writing consultants to brainstorm topics, organize ideas, work on rough drafts, or polish final drafts. Students are asked to call for an appointment but are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Career Services and Placement Career Services and Placement offers comprehensive resources that assist students in the consideration, selection, and pursuit of a career upon graduation. From individual advising to workshops on job campaign strategies, rJsumJ writing, and interviewing, staff members help students gain the skills needed to obtain career-related employment. The Career Development Center provides career assessment material, college and university catalogs, employer literature, and annual reports on employment, hiring trends, and salary levels in business, industry, government, and education. 
The Student Employment Office helps students find part-time and summer jobs. It organizes an employment fair each February, when employers from business, industry, camps, and resorts interview MSU students for season positions. Service-Learning Center The Service-Learning Center provides students with an array of service opportunities, matching student interest with community need. Students can explore career options, develop leadership skills, and help solve pressing societal problems. They can participate in a variety of settings, from hospitals and soup kitchens to museums, retirement homes, and government offices. They can provide direct services to youth, assist non-profit organizations with administrative support, serve as advocates or mentors, conduct research, and help develop public policy. Many service-learning placements are integrated with university courses; all enhance the undergraduate experience. For more information to the Michigan State University Home page (http://www.msu.edu) and click on Campus Info. MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Michigan State University enjoys a national reputation for excellence in providing programs that enable students with disabilities to participate with dignity and independence in campus life. The MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities responds to the needs of students with disabilities by providing resources that equalize their chances for success. Services available include reader service, interpreter service, alternative testing, and arrangements for accessible transport and housing. Intramural Sports and Recreative Services 
Women and men at all levels of ability are encouraged to participate in their choice of more than 20 organized intramural sports and 40 student sports clubs. Students can enter formal league and tournament play, take part in more leisurely and informal recreative activities, or focus on exercise and fitness programs. Three intramural buildings house a variety of athletic activities, from basketball, swimming, and the martial arts to aerobics, floor hockey, and weight training. Visit our website at http://www.imsports.msu.edu or call the IM office at 517/355-5250 for more information. |