The University Libraries is again hosting our Parents Welcome Receptions as a part of the New Student Orientation Program. The receptions are Sunday through Thursday evening, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. (though we anticipate them ending earlier), and will begin in mid-May and last through mid-July. In addition, we will also be staffing a table at the Resource Fair in the Noontime Lounge of the HUB each of those days, 12:30 – 2:30 (with set-up and clean-up time before and after).

We need your help! If you are willing to chat briefly with parents of incoming freshmen, and answer any questions they might have about libraries services available to their sons and daughters, please consider volunteering to assist with these two outreach efforts. Librarians and staff from all units and locations are welcome to participate. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase the wonderful services the Libraries provide to their children and to connect with parents and incoming students.

To facilitate scheduling, we have set up sign-up schedules here:

Resource Fair: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EADAE28A75-newstudent1

Reception: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EADAE28A75-nsoparent

To volunteer, click on the link, then click on the shift you wish to volunteer for. You will be asked to enter your name and email so that a reminder can be sent to you in advance of your shift. You do not have to create an account in order to volunteer.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to support this initiative. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Megan Gilpin (mcg13).