{"id":1544,"date":"2025-08-29T11:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcl.bowdoin.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:43:44","slug":"welcome-new-and-returning-students-your-academic-home-awaits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcl.bowdoin.edu\/news-and-events\/welcome-new-and-returning-students-your-academic-home-awaits\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome, New and Returning Students! Your Academic Home Awaits."},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"HeadshotHello and a very warm welcome to the Class of 2029 and all of our returning students!<\/p>\n

On behalf of the entire Bowdoin Library staff, we are so excited to have you back on campus. The library is more than just a place with books; it is your academic home, a space for collaboration, and a quiet retreat for focused study. We’ve been getting everything ready for you all summer and can’t wait to see the energy you bring to our halls.<\/p>\n

Our friendly and dedicated staff are here to help you with anything you need. Whether you’re looking for a specific book, need help with a research paper, or just have a quick question, please don’t hesitate to ask. As you settle in, remember that the only question you can’t get an answer to is the one you don’t ask!<\/p>\n

As you begin your classes, I want to draw your attention to a couple of key resources.<\/p>\n

Course Reserve Services<\/h3>\n

We know textbooks can be expensive, and our Course Reserve Services are designed to help. Your professors have selected essential materials for your courses, which are available to borrow for shorter periods to ensure everyone has a chance to use them. Find more information here<\/a>, or search the Course Reserve catalog<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n

Library Services for Students<\/h3>\n

Beyond course reserves, we offer a wide range of services to support your success, from research assistance to technology support and more. We encourage you to explore all the ways we can help you thrive this semester by visiting our student services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We wish you all a successful and rewarding academic year. The library is here to help you learn, grow, and achieve your goals. Come say hello\u2014we’re here for you.<\/p>\n

Peter Bae, Director of the College Library<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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