Welcome to the University of Miami, UM Libraries, and the Learning Commons! We're excited to support you with tutoring, consultations, and a wealth of information and materials for your academic and creative journeys. This guide will help you learn all the services, resources, and tools to help you be successful this semester.

Roxane Pickens
- Director, Learning Commons
- rpickens@miami.edu
- (305) 284-2604
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Top things new undergraduate students need to know about UM Libraries!
https://www.library.miami.edu/about/undergrad
https://www.library.miami.edu/about/undergrad
Top things new graduate students need to know about UM Libraries!
https://www.library.miami.edu/about/graduate
https://www.library.miami.edu/about/graduate
Connect with the Learning Commons at University of Miami Libraries!
Discover and explore all the online services, tools, and resources available to support you on your academic journey
Discover and explore all the online services, tools, and resources available to support you on your academic journey

Access Services for books & articles, laptops, equipment, and more

Digital Scholars’ Lab for GIS, data visualization, data management, statistics, and qualitative research projects

Modern Languages Lab for course tutoring in 101-203-level language courses

Creative Studio for support with multi-media projects, creative equipment, and creative software

Camner Center for Academic Resources for peer tutoring in undergraduate courses
Math Lab for tutoring in undergraduate math courses
Office of Academic Enhancement for advising and support of distinctive scholarship, underrepresented, and first-generation students
Toppel Career Center Peer Advising for support with current and future career plans

Peer Research Consultants / Research Services for help with course assignments and other research projects

Student Technology Help Desk for technical support for many computing devices
Technology Assistance Program for consultations on productivity software

Writing Center for consultations on any writing project at any stage of the writing process
RESOURCES AND CENTERS
Center for the Humanities for undergraduate research support and cultural programming to promote the humanities
Cuban Heritage Collection for archival materials on Cuba and the Cuban diaspora
Lowe Art Museum for artworks, cultural experiences, and scholarly engagement with over 5,000 years of creative materials
Office of Civic & Community Engagement for university and community collaborations through courses and special projects
Special Collections for archival materials covering the history of Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and beyond
Study Abroad for international learning experiences
The Launch Pad for consultation and support with entrepreneurial projects
University Archive for materials documenting the history of the University of Miami
Center for the Humanities for undergraduate research support and cultural programming to promote the humanities
Cuban Heritage Collection for archival materials on Cuba and the Cuban diaspora
Lowe Art Museum for artworks, cultural experiences, and scholarly engagement with over 5,000 years of creative materials
Office of Civic & Community Engagement for university and community collaborations through courses and special projects
Special Collections for archival materials covering the history of Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and beyond
Study Abroad for international learning experiences
The Launch Pad for consultation and support with entrepreneurial projects
University Archive for materials documenting the history of the University of Miami
The One Book, One U program selects a book for each Spring semester to provide a shared educational experience in our university community, with longstanding attention to notions and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Look for upcoming events and activities, including opportunities for in-class and extracurricular dialogue sessions, a keynote presentation with the author, panel talks, film showings, and more!
Our selection for 2021-22 is Matthew Desmond's Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, one of the "10 Most Important Books of 2016" according to the Los Angeles Times for its moving and deeply researched study of poverty, inequality, and the power of home in the U.S.
Our selection for 2021-22 is Matthew Desmond's Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, one of the "10 Most Important Books of 2016" according to the Los Angeles Times for its moving and deeply researched study of poverty, inequality, and the power of home in the U.S.
