Hello! Freshmen Herons,

Welcome to the UMak Library Learning Commons! We are thrilled to have you join our dynamic community of learners and explorers.

As you embark on this exciting chapter of your academic journey, the library is your dedicated resource for your academic success and intellectual growth. It is the only centralized location on the campus where new and emerging information technologies can be combined with traditional knowledge resources in a user-focused, service-rich environment that supports today’s social and educational patterns of learning, teaching, and research.

Whereas the Internet has tended to isolate people, the library, as a physical place will be your extended classroom space. Within the institution, the library can be your centerpiece, adding value and offering many tools and experiences that will give you the competitive edge you will need to succeed in your academic life.

Our vast collection of books, multidisciplinary databases, and digital resources will support your coursework, spark your curiosity, broaden your perspective, and strengthen the fabric of your academic lifestyle in the institution.

Here are some approaches that the library can assist you:

1. Find the information you need;
2. Explore diverse perspectives and new vistas of research;
3. Discover new interests and opportunities;
4. Study and collaborate; and
5. Embrace diversity and inclusion

Now I encourage you to visit the library often, your utmost rewarding Third Home! Engage with our librarians and staff, and make the most of the valuable resources we offer.

We look forward to meeting you and are ever-ready to help you in your academic challenge while witnessing your educational and scholarly advancement.

Sincerely,

Melmar G. Fresnido

OIC-Director, Library Learning Commons