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4 ways college students can make the most of their college library

  • Written by Carrie M. Macfarlane, Director of Research and Instruction, Middlebury
imageCollege students who use the library are more likely to have higher GPAs. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

If you’re a student about to go to college, then perhaps you’ve scanned college orientation websites and social media feeds for glimpses of your new life. As a college librarian, I believe you should explore your...

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