Syllabus Language

Feel free to customize the suggested syllabus language on the library and our student support services.


Liaison Librarian and Knowledge Market Syllabus Language

In addition to many online resources, the GVSU University Libraries has 3 campus locations where you may access library materials: Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons (Allendale campus), Steelcase Library (Grand Rapids campus), and Frey Foundation Learning Commons (Grand Rapids, DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health).

Liaison librarian

Each department has a designated librarian to support your research needs.  [Insert name] is our liaison librarian for [insert department name].  Their email is <email address> and their office is located in <room/library location>.  You are welcome to stop by their office or make an appointment.  Here is a link to the library's subject guide to [insert subject or course guide name]: [insert link]

Knowledge Market

The Knowledge Market offers one-stop support for library research, writing, oral presentations, and digital projects.  The consultants in the Knowledge Market help students brainstorm and develop topics, learn more efficient strategies for completing assignments, and improve library research, writing, presentation, and digital skills. For information about the Knowledge Market or to make an appointment, visit www.gvsu.edu/km.


WRT150 and Knowledge Market Syllabus Language

In addition to many online resources, the GVSU University Libraries has 3 campus locations where you may access library materials: Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons (Allendale campus), Steelcase Library (Grand Rapids campus), and Frey Foundation Learning Commons (Grand Rapids, DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health).

Liaison librarians

Liaison librarians can help you search for and select the best sources for your paper or project, develop research questions, identify research strategies, evaluate the usefulness of specific sources, and find relevant and reliable information and data online. We have a team of liaison librarians who partner with WRT150 teachers to support your research needs. Your librarian may visit your class, meet with you one-on-one, and provide assistance via email.  Ask your teacher for the name of the librarian assigned to your class.  Here is a link to the library's guide to WRT150 related resources: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/writing150

Knowledge Market

The Knowledge Market offers one-stop support for library research, writing, oral presentations, and digital projects.  The consultants in the Knowledge Market help students brainstorm and develop topics, learn more efficient strategies for completing assignments, and improve library research, writing, presentation, and digital skills. For information about the Knowledge Market or to make an appointment, visit www.gvsu.edu/km



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