Month: January 2019 (Page 1 of 2)

Q:Is LNAP really a thing?

A: Yes! It is a global effort to create a safe and supportive environment for writers. It first started at the European University Viadrina, Germany in 2010 as a way of supporting students academically. Writing can be a lonely endeavour. Who doesn’t need a little encouragement and support from time to time?

Q: What should I bring to LNAP?

A: Bring at least one assignment to work on, including any assignment instructions or first draft that you might have. You may also wish to bring a laptop, water bottle, and travel mug with a lid; we’ll supply the coffee,

Q: What should I expect?

The front half of the main floor of the library will be a hum of activity , but the upper and lower levels, and glassroom  will be quiet zones.

Reference librarians, writing coaches, learning skills tutors, computer help and circulation services will be available throughout the event to work with you to help you make progress with your papers and assignments from initial research to printing out your work.

Stay for the entire event, or come for just a few hours.  Study hard and then take a break at one of the relaxation zones and do some colouring, origami or pet a puppy.

Keep following these posts for more details about  the Long Night Against Procrastination on Monday, February 25.

Thanks to our colleagues at Thompson Rivers University Library for much of this content

Here are some of the most common words that appeared in comments about our fall LNAP.

Alloway Library and the TWU Learning Commons’ second Long Night Against Procrastination on Monday February 25  is building on the success of our first LNAP held last October.

In the fall we welcomed nearly 600 visitors  between 6:30 and midnight. Two hundred of our visitors filled in a survey that told us that many students came to get motivated to study, start their papers and de-stress.  Ninety five per cent of them told us that they succeeded in their goals by getting help from our librarians, Learning Commons support staff and IT staff and by using the library’s quiet spaces to do their work alone or with friends. Students also told us that they loved spending time with the gentle dogs in attendance and enjoyed the snacks provided. Over one third said they valued the environment provide in the library. One student summed up what many said “The overall atmosphere was very positive! Very much a feeling of being in it together and receiving support.”

In planning our February event we are also heeding comments that showed us how to improve:  We will point out the different quiet zones and active zones in the library. We are inviting faculty to come in and network with their students and, more importantly, we are bringing in free coffee!

Just like we did in our successful fall LNAP, we will  have the Research Help Desk open in the evening; extra hours for the Writing Centre,  Learning Commons support staff and de-stressing activities. Based on student feedback, we are making sure there are enough dogs and snacks to help you get motivated and get things done!

The February 25 LNAP comes on the Monday right after Reading Break. So, whether you take a break from reading or for reading, the Long Night Against Procrastination will give you a jump start on the busy last half of the term.

Visit our FaceBook event page to let us and your friends know that you are coming.