The holidays can be a time of immense joy, celebration and rejuvenation. But they can also be stressful and difficult to juggle with end of semester priorities and deadlines.
West Virginia University Librarians and WVU students gathering and viewing exhibits in Downtown Library's Rockefeller Gallery.
While most people are winding down for the year, students are in the final stretch of a semester-long race, giving it all they have to get through finals, complete lingering assignments and wrap research papers.
In these final weeks, remember WVU Libraries is here. Consider taking advantage of, not only our spaces to work in, but the collections of self-care resources, streaming and audiobook portals, games and more.
Most of all, don’t forget to decompress and take a break.
End of semester resources
Spaces
Whether you need to study alone or with a group, or you need to decompress or stay active, there’s a space at the Libraries that will help. All spaces are available and reservable during building hours.
- Study rooms
- Deep quiet reading rooms (non-reservable communal spaces for individual study)
- Downtown Library: Milano and Robinson Reading Rooms
- Evansdale Library: Room 234
- Reflection rooms
- Sensory safe space rooms
- Active study rooms
Wellness Resources
Check out WVU Libraries’ guide to WVU and community self-care and wellness resources for students, staff and faculty. You’ll find tips from WVU Carruth Center, access to the “Wellbeing Wednesdays” podcast and other links to arts and entertainment, parks and recreation and other still/ silent spaces.
Not sure where to begin with your own self-care journey? Start with this virtual toolkit about personal mindfulness and self-care.
Games & Play Tools
From coloring pages to Legos and maze builders to conversation kits, WVU Libraries has a collection of fun, creative games and tools for students to borrow and use.
Streaming & Audiobooks
Take a break from schoolwork and studying and watch a movie or show with your WVU Libraries student access to Kanopy or Swank. Or listen to an audiobook on WVU Libraries’ Overdrive.
Ask A Librarian
For questions about any of these resources, or help with your end of semester academics, drop by your closest WVU Library or chat virtually with a librarian here.
Check WVU Libraries hours and closures before visiting at wvu.libcal.com/hours.