Freshman Resources

This guide serves as a collection of resources to help first year students at the University of Arkansas

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian

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Kim Larsen
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Contact:
MULN 428
479.575.3538
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University Libraries

Location: Central Campus, across from the Union on the other side of the Union Mall. 

Space Highlights:

  • Reservable Study Rooms
  • Designated Quiet Floor
  • Podcasting booths and kits
  • Makerspace
  • Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Headsets
  • Data Visualization Lab
  • Laptop Checkouts
  • Textbook Checkouts (for selected classes)
  • Research and assignment help from librarians
  • Music Recording Studio
  • Computer Lab and Printing
  • Fowler's Nook Cafe
  • Assorted vending machines for coffee, ramen, pizza, and snacks

Photo of the inside of Mullins Library, a large white room with windows, grey couches and blue and orange chairs

Source: University Libraries Instagram

Location: Chemistry Building 225

Space Highlights: 

  • Open Seating
  • Research and assignment help from librarians

A photo of the inside of the chemistry library showcasing a scanner and a row of computers

A photo of the inside of the chemistry library showing rows of bookshelves and table with chairs

Location: Physics Building (825 Dickson Street) Room 221

Space Highlights: 

  • Open Seating
  • Research and assignment help from librarians
  • Arduino and Raspberry Pi devices available

A photo of the inside of the physics library, with whiteboards and soft seatingA photo of the inside of the physics library with soft seating, white boards, and tables with chairs

Location: Fine Arts Center (South Side of Union Mall) Room 104

Space Highlights: 

  • Open Seating
  • Research and assignment help from librarians
  • Scanners
  • Textbook Checkouts (for selected classes)

A photo of the inside of the fine arts library with blue armchairs and shelves of books

Source: University Libraries Instagram

Location: Leflar Law Center (North side of Union Mall) 1045 W Maple St. 

Space Highlights:

  • Research and assignment help from librarians
  • Arsaga's Espresso Cafe
  • Computer Lab & Printing (Law students only)
  • Scanner
  • Open Seating

A photo of the Arsagas Cafe in the Young Law Library

Source: University Libraries Instagram

Libraries in Northwest Arkansas

Any student at the U of A can get a library card with their student ID

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A photo of the inside of Fayetteville Public Library, showing floor to ceiling windows, stacks of books, and blue armchairs

Source: Fayetteville Public Library

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Photo of the outside of farmington public library, a brick building with a red roof

Source: Farmington Public Library

U of A students are able to sign up for a library card with valid ID.

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A photo of many stacks of books inside the Springdale Library

Source: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Anyone with a Fayetteville or Springdale Public Library card is able to bring their card to Rogers Public Library to receive a Reciprocal Card. 

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Interior of Rogers Public Library with soft seating and bookshelves

Source: Destination Rogers

Free library cards are available for anyone that can provide proof of Fayetteville address (i.e. a piece of mail) 

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A photo of a fireplace, blue armchairs, and shelves inside of Bentonville Library

Source: The City of Bentonville

Crystal Bridges Library is non-circulating to guests: art reference books and resources are available for use in the museum Library only. Computers are available for Library guests, as well as additional stations for laptop use. Circulation privileges are available to museum staff, volunteers, and visiting scholars. Please fill out an application for circulation privileges at the library reference desk, or by emailing Library@CrystalBridges.org.

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A photo of the stacks and table and chairs inside of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Library

Source: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Coffee Shops in NWA

Northwest Arkansas has many amazing local and regional coffee shops and cafes. Stop in to study, grab a snack, and get to know the area!

  • Puritan 
    • 205 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Basecamp
    •  2850 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Old Pine
    • 3775 Mall Ave Suite 1, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Summer Moon
    • 1422 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Onyx
    • Fayetteville
      • 2418 N. Gregg Ave.
        Fayetteville, AR 72701
    • Rogers
      • 101 E Walnut St.
        Rogers, AR 72756
    • The Momentary
      • 507 SE East Street
        Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Bentonville
      • 100 NW 2nd Street
        Bentonville, AR 72712
  • Heroes Coffee
    •  124 SW 8th St. Bentonville AR 72712
  • Hail Fellow Well-Met Coffee
    • 5519 Hackett Rd Suite 101, Springdale, AR 72762
  • Ozark Natural Foods 
    • 380 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  • Bolder Coffee
    • Fayetteville
      • 1025 Garland Ave,  Fayetteville, AR 72701
    • Rogers
      • 4200 W Green Acres Rd, Rogers, AR 72758
  • Word Coffee
    • 816 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 
  • Airship Coffee
    • 1300 Applegate Trail, Bentonville, AR 72712 (only accessible via hiking trail in Coler Mountain Bike Preserve)
    • 1000 SE 5th St. Bentonville, AR 72712
    • 240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712 (first floor of The Ledger on Main Street)
    • 802 NW A St, Bentonville AR 72712