Maximizing Your Graduate Experience: Specialized Library Resources & Strategies

The Rutgers University library system offers an extensive collection, boasting over five million volumes and a diverse range of digital resources. Master’s and doctoral students at Rutgers-Camden benefit from access to 26 libraries, centers, and reading rooms across all campuses, in addition to membership in the prestigious Big Ten Academic Alliance.

In this special Professional Development Week episode, we are delighted to welcome Samantha Kannegiser, the Student Success Librarian from our very own Paul Robeson Library. She explores the library’s specialized resources,  curated to enhance the graduate student experience. Samantha presents strategies for leveraging these resources to foster research and academic success, highlights the services specifically designed for graduate students, and examines the library’s evolution in responding to the changing needs of the student community.

Exploring the Paul Robeson Library: A Nexus of Knowledge and Heritage

The Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers University–Camden serves as a central hub for research and study, offering access to the extensive resources of the Rutgers University Library System. It provides a range of services, including free notary public assistance for students and access to microfilm collections by appointment. The library features reservable study rooms equipped with whiteboard walls and presentation screens to facilitate both individual and group study sessions. Named in honor of Paul Robeson—a distinguished Rutgers alumnus renowned for his achievements as a scholar, athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist—the library embodies his enduring legacy and commitment to education and social justice.

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