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4 Park Library's resources are vital tools for the academic and professional success of CMU students, faculty, staff and the community. Associate Dean of Libraries Kathy Irwin explains how the library strives to provide flexible spaces and services for students' research and study needs. "We want to put students front and center in all the services we offer," Irwin says. "Our staff constantly look for ways to meet students' increasing need for information and educational equipment." The library has a vast amount of services and resources. In addition to study rooms available by reservations, library users can checkout electronic equipment such as VCR/DVD players, laptops, phone chargers, calculators and headphones. Patrick Frasik is vice president of the Society of Advancement of Management student organization. Frasik says that he uses the study rooms and electronic equipment for his executive board meetings. "I enjoy using my iPad, but its not very reliable when I'm doing homework or holding a meeting," says Frasik, a senior from Northville. "Checking out library laptops diminishes technical issues and makes running my meetings a lot easier." The Libraries' Documents on Demand also enables users to get information quickly to answer research questions. Traverse City Global Campus student Lisa Dohm immediately took advantage of Documents on Demand when doing research for her dissertation. "The dedicated staff at Documents on Demand made searching for books and articles much easier," Dohm says. "Not only did I hear back immediately regarding the availability of resources, if something wasn't available at CMU, the library staff contacted other institutions to locate information and send it to me." At your ser vice Given the busy schedules of CMU students, faculty and staff, it can be difficult to recall all of the resources the Libraries has to offer. Highlighted here and throughout this issue are some of the services available. Documents on Demand. Enables students to access material from other libraries and institutions. Information Services. Library faculty and staff help students learn how to conduct research through one-on-one coaching in person, by chat, email or telephone. Access Services. Set of services that enables students to check out books, course readings, study rooms, and equipment. The Writing Center. The Department of English manages this center that provides assistance with writing, at any level, from any discipline. The Mathematics Assistance Center. Math tutors from the Department of Mathematics help students learn problem- solving skills that will bring clarity to any level of mathematics. Online Test Proctoring. Operated by CMU Global Campus, providing administration for online exams to CMU students. Resource central By Rachel Talaska Library offers numerous tools for success K athy Ir win Online test proctoring