{"id":14661,"date":"2026-02-13T10:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=14661"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:43:02","slug":"hoffman-family-library-resources-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/hoffman-family-library-resources-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Librarian \u2014 Q&#038;A with Hoffman Family Library Director Mat Sheehan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Meet the librarian who keeps our campus curious, connected, and research-ready.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We sat down with Mat Sheehan, director of library services, to learn more about Goodwin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/library\/\">Hoffman Family Library<\/a>, the resources students often overlook, and why this University staple is so much more than a place to find books.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a frequent visitor or remote learner, let\u2019s explore how Hoffman Family Library can support your learning journey.<\/p>\n<h2>For those who haven\u2019t met you yet, can you introduce yourself and tell us what you love most about being our librarian?<\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely. I\u2019m Mat Sheehan, your director of library services. If you\u2019ve been on campus, you&#8217;ve probably seen me wearing a bow tie \u2014 and, actually, a student shared with me that their nickname for me is <em>&#8216;bow tie.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That taught me two things. First, if you wear a bow tie even once, it becomes something of a personality trait. Second, our students are observant, and that\u2019s something I love the most about being your librarian. Students are eager to learn or view things from a different perspective.<\/p>\n<h2>When people think of the library, they usually think of books. What are some resources or services you wish more students knew about?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m a bit old school. I firmly believe that students need to develop critical thinking skills, and accessing books is the best way to do so. Understanding how to connect the dots between ideas, synthesize information, and share that with others is one of the best ways to prepare students for their careers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14662\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/hoffman-family-library-resources-for-students\/hfl-ms-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"4490,3388\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HFL &#8211; MS &#8211; 10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10-300x226.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10-1024x773.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14662 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"A librarian and a student sit at a table with books.\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-10-1024x773.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, other resources augment our main collection. I would love it if students knew more about the <strong>Evidence-Based Care guidelines<\/strong>. These are accessible through our <a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/dspwu7\/search\/advanced\/filters?auth-callid=9937da19-942c-44b1-b440-24e9e6ca8505&amp;autocorrect=y&amp;db=ccm\">CINAHL database<\/a>, and we just enabled direct linking to these items in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/library\/\">SingleSearch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How can a librarian help students with research projects, papers, or presentations \u2014 and when\u2019s the best time to ask for help?<\/h2>\n<p>Librarians partner with faculty to ensure that students not only have access to reliable information but also discover perspectives that differ from the ones they hold.<\/p>\n<p>So, librarians really serve students at all stages of their research. And this really gets at the heart of learning as a nonlinear process. This process usually means adjusting your understanding as you connect ideas from different academic sources. From this point of view, <strong>students can ask a librarian for help at any point in their assignment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s one way you\u2019ve helped a student (or faculty member) that surprised them or changed how they used the library?<\/h2>\n<p>With most of my academic experience at catholic institutions, I like to joke that I traffic in conversion stories. And truthfully, there might have been a few occasions within the last few months that turned students toward valuing the library at a deeper level. But a lot of our impact is actually happening behind the scenes. In the last six months, around six system enhancements have been integrated into our online infrastructure, basically improving how students find and access relevant information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14663\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/hoffman-family-library-resources-for-students\/hfl-ms-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HFL &#8211; MS &#8211; 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A librarian assists a student using a desktop computer.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We need to win over students\u2019 time and attention, and so care is being invested into revising library systems and collections. But to create library-raving fans, we need to cultivate support across campus. I think we are very fortunate to have found a strong supporter in <strong>Piotr Krzemien<\/strong> from IT.<\/p>\n<h2>For someone who hasn\u2019t used the library much yet, what\u2019s one simple way to start \u2014 and one reason you think they\u2019ll end up loving it?<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone has at least one amazing teacher. Think of a lesson, topic, or fact that you still hold onto from that class \u2013 something that fascinated you or maybe caught your interest. Once that memory comes to mind, enter those ideas into our library\u2019s SingleSearch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When students recognize the library as a learning companion, a place where content goes far beyond the limitations of a textbook, then they\u2019ll grow to trust it. When students begin to use the library and its collections to foster understanding, they\u2019ll grow to love it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Your next chapter in learning<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14664\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/hoffman-family-library-resources-for-students\/hfl-ms-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"4608,3456\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HFL &#8211; MS &#8211; 8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14664 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A student worker sitting at the library welcome desk.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HFL-MS-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The library isn\u2019t just a place \u2014 it\u2019s your partner in learning. From expert research support to continually evolving digital resources, it\u2019s designed to meet students wherever they are in their academic journey.<\/p>\n<p>This semester, consider taking a fresh look at what Hoffman Family Library has to offer. You may just discover a resource \u2014 or a perspective \u2014 that changes the way you learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the librarian who keeps our campus curious, connected, and research-ready. 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