Happy New Year, Sun Devils! Welcome to 2026 and a new semester. Whether you are new to ASU or ready to graduate this semester, here are a few resources to help you meet your goals.
Give your research skills a boost
Do you want to improve your skills when searching for scholarly research articles? Or learn how to develop a strong research question? ASU Library offers dozens of tutorials for you that cover everything from citing sources to copyright and fair use. Check out the Intro to the ASU Library or Developing a Research Question.
Get help with Ask a Librarian
Ask a Librarian is here to answer your questions via chat, text, email or phone. If you are lost or confused, or don’t know where to start, Ask a Librarian can connect you with library professionals to assist you.
Explore a different library
Did you know there is a Music Library with vinyl collections you can check out? Make time to visit a new library this semester. For overnight studying, Noble Library is open overnight, 24 hours a day, five days a week. Check library hours.
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ASU California Center Library (Los Angeles)
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Fletcher Library (West Valley)
Discover Library Guides
Library Guides are your go-to resource for specific subjects or courses. Review citation styles how to use generative artificial intelligence in the research process, understand Open Access or learn about patents! There are many library guides to help you dive deeper into many topics.
Activate free digital subscriptions
ASU students, faculty and staff receive free digital subscriptions to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Activate your subscriptions today to get access to the latest news, recipes and stories from around the world.
Discover more services
From looking at historic materials in the archives to 3D printing in the Makerspace, attending data science workshops, browsing Sun Devil Reads and visiting the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, take time to explore the many services and departments available here at ASU Library.