--- title: 6 Ways to Take Full Advantage of JCU's Library description: 6 Ways to Take Full Advantage of JCU's Library image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/John%20Cabot%20University_SMPhotos-60.jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # 6 Ways to Take Full Advantage of JCU's Library February 20, 2017 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/academics/5-ways-to-take-full-advantage-of-jcus-library](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/academics/5-ways-to-take-full-advantage-of-jcus-library) ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/John%20Cabot%20University_SMPhotos-60.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/academics/5-ways-to-take-full-advantage-of-jcus-library](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/academics/5-ways-to-take-full-advantage-of-jcus-library) ![Carly Newgard](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/02219-1.jpg) Written By [Carly Newgard](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/carly-newgard) Topic [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/academics) [John Cabot University](http://www.johncabot.edu/) is situated in the heart of Trastevere, which is bursting with restaurants, shops, and cafés. However, many students choose to escape the chaos of the city during the school week and take solitude in the [JCU library](http://www.johncabot.edu/library/default.aspx).![john cabot university, JCU library, students studying at the library, study abroad in Rome, tips for taking advantage of your schools library, library in trastevere, english library in italy](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Library3-300x200.jpg?width=275&height=183&name=Library3-300x200.jpg) The library has acted as a second home to me over my past three years of university. For me, it has been a sanctuary to escape noisy roommates, study with a solid Wifi connection, and provide me with the college necessities: computers, printers, copiers, staplers, etc. Nevertheless, I didn’t reap the full benefits of the library until somewhat recently. I always looked at JCU’s Frohring library as an open and free space to study, but I didn’t realize it offers so much more. The library offers over 32,00 books and multimedia items, online databases available 24/7, and scheduled lessons from the staff on how to research and write academic papers. I have spent far too much time researching the difference between MLA and APA format, looking for credible online resources, and hating myself for never remembering if the punctuation goes inside or outside the quote. The library resources cover all of this! So, in order for future students to not waste time like I did, I here is a list of some of the most helpful tools: 1. **[Books on reserve](https://jculibrary.on.worldcat.org/courseReserves/landing) **This is amazing. Most courses have one set of required texts they keep on reserve at the library, which allows students to avoid buying expensive books and lugging them to campus every day.![john cabot university, JCU library, students studying at the library, study abroad in Rome, tips for taking advantage of your schools library, library in trastevere, english library in italy](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Library-2-300x200.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Library-2-300x200.jpg) 2. **[Study rooms](http://johncabot.libcal.com/rooms.php?i=689)** There are private study rooms in the downstairs area of the Frohring library. It is secluded from the other areas of the library, and perfect for small groups. You can reserve these rooms online through the [John Cabot Library](http://www.johncabot.edu/library/default.aspx) page. 3. **[Citation Guide](http://johncabot.libguides.com/citation) **This guide tells you everything you would want to know about citations and (also very important) how to avoid plagiarism. 4. [**Databases**](http://johncabot.libguides.com/az.php) Use these! You will never get a good grade if you get your information from websites that also tell you your weekly horoscope! JCU’s available databases help connect students with academic texts. The database is organized into different categories, making it very easy to navigate. 5. **[Appointments](http://johncabot.libcal.com/appointments/) **Appointments can be scheduled online through the [JCU Library](http://www.johncabot.edu/library/default.aspx) page. Either Ms. Eleonora Moccia or Ms. Livia Piotto, library staff members, will help you with anything you need to know about researching and formatting an academic paper or utilizing other library resources. 6. [**Renting Equipment**](http://johncabot.libguides.com/about/Frohring-Library). No more lugging around heavy laptops! Students can rent laptops and headphones in the Aurelian wing of the library, as well as in the lab. Desktop computers are also always available to students. If the [JCU library](http://www.johncabot.edu/library/default.aspx) is slowly becoming your second home (and if it isn't, it should be), take advantage of all it has to offer! ![13406792_898296803629934_8728302820908486965_n](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/13406792_898296803629934_8728302820908486965_n-300x300-Apr-07-2021-07-24-53-29-AM.jpg?width=159&height=159&name=13406792_898296803629934_8728302820908486965_n-300x300-Apr-07-2021-07-24-53-29-AM.jpg) Carly Newgard [Communications](http://www.johncabot.edu/academics/communications-degree.aspx)major,[Humanistic studies](http://www.johncabot.edu/academics/humanistic-studies-degree.aspx) minor Class of 2017 Hometown: San Diego, California [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/study-abroad-student-spotlight-gracy-tully-fall-2016spring-2017?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/study-abroad-student-spotlight-alexandra-stella-fall-2016spring-2017?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [Is a University Minor Worth It? 6 Questions to Help You Decide](https://blog.johncabot.edu/university-college-minor-programs?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / August 21, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/university-college-minor-programs?hsLang=en) [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [From ENLUS to John Cabot University: Paola’s Journey to Academic Success](https://blog.johncabot.edu/enlus-english-program-rome?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / March 20, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/enlus-english-program-rome?hsLang=en) [Academics](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/academics?hsLang=en) ##### [Study International Affairs in Rome: Learning Diplomacy at John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-international-affairs-rome?hsLang=en) By [Gemma Granato](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/gemma-granato) / March 13, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-international-affairs-rome?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe and stay up to date ### Subscribe and stay up to date - [Academics](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/default.aspx) - [Admissions](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/default.aspx) - [Student Life](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/default.aspx) - [About JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu/about-jcu/default.aspx) - [Studenti Italiani](https://www.johncabot.edu/universita-americana/default.aspx) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnCabotRome) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/john-cabot-university/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/johncabotuniversity) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/phone.svg) [+39066819121](tel:+39066819121) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/email.svg) [admissions@johncabot.edu](mailto:admissions@johncabot.edu) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/address.svg) Via della Lungara 233 00165 Rome, Italy [©](https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/11/?skin=oucampus&account=john-cabot&site=www&action=de&path=/default.pcf) 2025 John Cabot University ### Request Info »