{"id":16398,"date":"2025-08-18T16:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/?p=16398"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:20:01","slug":"welcome-to-the-fall-2025-semester-at-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2025\/08\/18\/welcome-to-the-fall-2025-semester-at-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Fall 2025 Semester at Temple!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/CharlesLib_0447-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/CharlesLib_0447-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16399\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">13th Street entrance to Charles Library, photo by Nathan Cox.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the fall 2025 semester at Temple University with Temple Libraries by your side! Our extensive resources, knowledgeable staff, and tailored services are here to propel your academic success. Let us be your partner in unlocking new possibilities and achieving your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post you\u2019ll learn ways to use the Libraries to your advantage this academic year. Be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a> for more resources, and ways to connect with us!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find What You Need to succeed&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Libraries provide access to a broad range of physical and online materials\u2014including books, journals, articles, music, and movies\u2014all discoverable through <a href=\"http:\/\/librarysearch.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library Search.<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s rare or unique archival materials you\u2019re after, learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/scrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Collections Research Center<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/blockson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection<\/a> and\/or peruse <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.library.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our digital collections.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/IMG_20200908_121159_Josue-L-Hurtado-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/IMG_20200908_121159_Josue-L-Hurtado-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16400\" style=\"width:541px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Special Collections Research Center entrance located on the 1st Floor of Charles Library, photo by Josue L Hurtado.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalized Research Support at Your Fingertips&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embarking on a research project or paper? Our dedicated team of subject librarians and specialists are here to guide you every step of the way. No matter your field of study or academic pursuit, we have an <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/people?specialists=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expert librarian<\/a> or specialist well-versed in your discipline, ready to provide tailored assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting with your personal research guru is a breeze. Simply choose the mode that suits you best:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/contact-us?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chat:<\/a> Our 24\/7 chat service ensures you&#8217;ll always have a knowledgeable librarian or specialist at your disposal, no matter when inspiration strikes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:asktulibrary@temple.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email:<\/a> Prefer the written word? Fire off an email, and your librarian or specialist will respond promptly with insightful guidance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlesstudy.temple.edu\/appointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appointments:<\/a> For in-depth consultations, schedule a virtual or in-person appointment at your convenience. Your librarian or specialist will be fully dedicated to your research needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With our comprehensive support services, you&#8217;ll quickly find your way to the best academic resources for your project.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research at Your Own Pace&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve reviewed your syllabi, explore our curated <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Guides<\/a> for subjects, courses, and research skill development expertly assembled by subject librarians and specialists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop your research skills through <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/categories\/tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-paced tutorials.<\/a> We also offer tailored <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/services\/undergraduate-user-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undergraduate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/services\/graduate-user-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduate user guides<\/a> to kickstart your library journey seamlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each semester the Libraries compile a <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/etextbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of digitally available textbooks<\/a> that may substitute for required or recommended course textbooks. They are available to students at no cost. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Tips!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Link <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.library.temple.edu\/faq\/262762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Scholar to Temple Libraries<\/a>, so that the <strong>Find Full-Text @ Temple<\/strong> links will always appear. <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar_setprefs?instq=Temple%20U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to our customized settings screen<\/a>, check off Temple University Libraries link, and click Save!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add LibKey Nomad to your browser to ease your browsing abilities! <a href=\"https:\/\/thirdiron.com\/downloadnomad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LibKey Nomad<\/a> is a browser extension that facilitates access to the Libraries&#8217; full text resources as you find research on the web. LibKey Nomad provides one-click access to full text from websites like PubMed, Wikipedia and publisher pages.&nbsp; Go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/thirdiron.com\/downloadnomad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Libkey Nomad<\/a> website. Click on the icon for your browser of choice and follow the prompts to add the extension. Choose Temple University as your institution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_9283.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_9283-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16401\" style=\"width:510px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laptop and Print-on-the-GO kiosk located on the 1st Floor of Charles Library, photo by Geneva Heffernan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access Tech!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to print or photocopy something? Or just need a computer? Take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/services\/55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laptop lending program<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/services\/14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charging options.<\/a> Investigate Temple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/tuportal6.temple.edu\/group\/its\/print-on-the-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print on the Go<\/a> service for all your printing needs!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Spaces to Study!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a variety of open seating options to satisfy student needs for individual and group study. Students can also book study rooms ahead of time at <a href=\"https:\/\/charlesstudy.temple.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles Library<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ginsburgstudy.temple.edu\/spaces?lid=14647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ginsburg Health Sciences Library.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/temple-106-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/temple-106-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16402\" style=\"width:501px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3rd Floor study area that overlooks the Student Success Center, photo by Michael Grimm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in making use of the Libraries\u2019 advanced equipment and technology, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/lcdss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio<\/a> in Charles Library and the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.temple.edu\/innovationspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovation Space<\/a> at Ginsburg Health Sciences Library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"16403\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16403\" style=\"width:475px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/0X2A3900-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Innovation Space at the Ginsburg Health Sciences Library, photo by Brae Howard Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"16406\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16406\" style=\"width:425px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/makerspace-new-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Makerspace at Charles Library, photo by Ella Lathan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5054138e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scholars Studio has many spaces to create in, such as the Tech Sandbox, the Makerspace, and the Media Production Studio. The media production studio is a room designed for individuals and groups to record and edit audio for podcasts, music, and more! It contains a PC and Mac setup as well as professional recording equipment, so no matter what you&#8217;re used to working with, we&#8217;ve got you covered. It can be reserved from Monday-Friday between the hours of 9AM and 5PM and is open to students, faculty, and staff of Temple University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Our Free Events and Workshops!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-1536x1130.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-2048x1506.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/files\/2025\/08\/DSC_0043-408x300.jpg 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last year&#8217;s <em>Music in the Stacks<\/em> Concert in the Charles Library Atrium, photo by Ella Lathan. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We host various <a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/events?page=1&amp;type=Workshop#list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events and workshops<\/a> throughout the academic year. In addition, we\u2019ll be offering a lineup of concerts, conversations, and specialized workshops, on everything from CV writing to 3D printing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, our events and workshops are free and open to all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Stay Up to Date!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.temple.edu\/webpages\/social-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on social media<\/a> and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/temple\/tulup-eblast-sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mailing list<\/a> to get future updates from the Libraries, including upcoming events and exhibits, featured resources, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into the fall 2025 semester at Temple University with Temple Libraries by your side! Our extensive resources, knowledgeable staff, and tailored services are here to propel your academic success. Let us be your partner in unlocking new possibilities and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2025\/08\/18\/welcome-to-the-fall-2025-semester-at-temple\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35530,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-library-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35530"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16398"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16410,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16398\/revisions\/16410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}