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First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientations: Home

An introductory guide for freshman and transfer students (or anyone new to UNT Libraries)

Welcome!

If you are new to UNT libraries,  or in your first year at UNT; I invite you to explore this First Year Experience Library Guide, review the New to UNT Libraries infographic, or click on the links which highlight just some of our library services and spaces.  Thank you for visiting, and welcome to UNT!

Library overview for new users:
This is an overview of frequent, new user questions. UNT Libraries has an official website for more information. 

Library locations and spaces:

Help and Services

Technology and online access:

  • The Technology and Computing services website includes helpful library information on programs, equipment, tools and services,
    • For laptops at Willis, go to the Spark desk. Laptops are limited.  The Spark Laptop page may include a waiting list or lottery for longer term check out. Regular check out is 4 hours at a time (Tip: Set an alarm on your phone to avoid fees).
  • Printing/Scanning/Copying at UNT Libraries 
    • Computers in Willis Library have access to the ‘Print Credit’ system for currently enrolled students through the student funded printers. Campus wide printing information is listed on the Student Computer Labs UNT Labs printing website.
  • Access: Off campus? Use EUID login for online items (e-books, subscription databases, e-journals for articles, streaming audio & film).
  • The Spark technology help desk enables library  laptop check out  and maintains the Spark Makerspace services and workshops. Physical locations in Willis Library, and Discovery Park Library.

New to UNT Libraries: Resources to get you started

  • Updated Spring 2024. Click image to expand.

Top 10 Themse Graphic with text and qr code to guide. Text only version on guide.
 

UNT Libraries Web Presence:

  • Library Website has official information on hours, services, locations, library calendar and gateways to resources.
  • Subject & Course Guides: Guides include resources presented by Subject Librarians/staff to help guide you with major-specific assignments and special topics.

Upcoming First Year & Student Success events

Upcoming events (May-August): 

  • Late Night Study Session with OTP & Libraries (Reading Day). May 1st, Room 250H, Willis Library 2nd floor. 
    "We'll be in Willis all night long studying, taking breaks, and offering a soda bar! Stop by to study with friends and prepare for Finals.  FYE Librarian, Lilly, will also be joining us to provide resources!  Be sure to stop by and learn about the Libraries can support you during finals."

Orientation Labs: 

This summer you will be coming to UNT Libraries as part of Orientations to one of our computer labs.  For May 2026: You can consult Willis Library 1st floor map for room 130 (Student Computer Lab). For June-August, you can consult the Willis Library 2nd floor map for the room 236 (Experiential Learning Lab)

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Link to this section:  FYSS library events