This guide is for any LaGuardia student who is looking for a brief overview of the kinds of student services that are avaialble at LaGuardia or in need of improving their basic student skills, like note-taking or time management. This guide is meant to be of help to you whether you have just been accepted at LaGuardia and are planning to begin your studies here, are in your first year, or in your last year. Naturally, I can't cover everything that is on offer at such a vibrant place as LaGuardia Community College but it is my hope that the content of this guide will help get you started on the road to learning about the College, about yourself, and the paths available open to you as you move forward in your life. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments about this guide. My contact information can be found on the page labeled "Guide Creator." (Charles Keyes, Instruction Services, Library Department).
This guide focuses on providing information about skills students need to develop to be successful, information on paying for your college education, and services that are available to help make your life here a LaGuardia easier. Lastly, it contains information about what will become an important activity your academic and scholarly life -- research. By highlighting the research services and academic sources of information that Library Department faculty and staff and the Library Media Resources Center provide, it is hoped your research endeavors will be more successful and less frightening or anxious experiences.