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AUGUST 14-20, 2019 UCW 39 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Students who use the library do better. That's a bold statement, but one I believe the Paul H. Thompson Library on the Fayetteville campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College can back up. While going about our daily work as librarians, students often come by to let us know they got an "A" on their research paper and offer thanks for our help. Recently, a nursing student came by after graduating to express her thanks. "I couldn't have done it without the help of library staff," she said. Success stories like these let us know that we are hav- ing a positive impact on student success and making a difference within the Fayetteville community. The faculty engage with the library by arranging library orientations that familiarize students with library resources, how to access resources on and off campus and how to use those resources to com- plete assignments. Our faculty members tell us that students attending library orientations are show- ing marked improvement in the quality of student research and writing, class engagement and will- ingness to request additional help at the library. A report released by the State Library of North Carolina titled "Community College Libraries & Librarians and Student Success" provided a direct link between library use and students completing all first year courses successfully, learning basic skills needed to be employed, learning English and reading skills needed to succeed in college and preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university. The library's ability to help students succeed relies primarily on its willingness to adapt to meet the needs of students on campus and distance learners. The Paul H. Thompson Library under- went a physical renovation, and library staff have received valuable feedback from students about how they enjoy using the new space. Students can move tables around for large groups, use the charg- ing stations for their laptops and phones and con- nect them to interactive computers or spend some time alone in a welcoming and comfortable space to escape for a while by enjoying a good book. In the fall 2019 semester, the library will introduce a 3D printer to enhance student creativity and learning. Whether a student is across town or across the world, distance learners have access to library staff at the Paul H. Thompson Library to assist with reference ques- tions during business hours, in person or by calling 910-678-8247 or emailing library@faytechcc.edu. When the library is closed, students can contact a librarian by using the online "Ask-a-Librarian ChatNow" but- ton located on the library homepage at https://www. faytechcc.edu/campus-life/academic-support/library/. The library web page provides students with access to thousands of e-books, electronic journals and online tutorials that demonstrate how to use library resources. Three locations support FTCC students with library services and dedicated library staff: the Paul H. Thompson Library at the Fayetteville campus; the Spring Lake Campus Branch Library (910-497-3650); and the John L. Throckmorton Library at Fort Bragg (910-396-2665). We look forward to serving you and invite you to learn more about FTCC at www.fay- techcc.edu. The Paul H. Thompson Library at FTCC helps students achieve success by LAURENCE GAVIN Thank you for voting us Best Neighborhood Bar 5395 Ramsey St. 910.822.8400 LAURENCE GAVIN, FTCC Director of Library Services. Comments? Editor@upandcom- ingweekly.com. 910-484-6200. EDUCATION The Paul H. Thompson Library underwent a physical reno- vation, and library staff have received valuable feedback from students about how they enjoy using the new space.