Tips for New Students
From Clisala
- Join the CLISlist - CLIS Official page with instructions.
- If you aren't sure what type of libraries you are interested in or what degree track your want to be on, don't worry too much; you're not alone. Take a variety of classes and sooner or later you'll be able to start narrowing it down based upon your likes and dislikes.
- Make use of the student lounge on the 4th floor of Hornbake; you'll run into a lot of other students up there.
- When planning the classes you want to take for your entire time at CLIS, you might want to refer to the 'Teaching Plan' - a PDF document listing the frequency classes are offered - to get a sense of whether the class you're interested in is offered all the time, or if this might be the only time you can take it!
- When shopping for textbooks check out The Maryland Book Exchange on the corner of Rt. 1 and College Ave.
- There is plenty of free parking on campus after 4 PM, as well as on weekends. If you're taking all evening classes, you shouldn't need a parking permit.
- Hungry? Be sure to check out the Maryland Food Co-Op down in the basement of the Stamp Student Union.
- You have free access to a GREAT gym, so you ought to use it. The ERC has two indoor pools, a weight room, a fitness center and an indoor track. They also offer a number of group fitness classes.
- Students can request free tickets to UMD sporting events online through ticketreturn. Tickets are available first come first served; some popular events involve a ticket lottery.
- Sign up for a free subscription to Library Journal by mailing in this subscription form along with a copy of your student ID.
Please feel free to add your own tips to the list!
