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WRTG 105 The Self-Help Genre: Home

Accessing Your Book

If the library doesn't have your book:

If you would like to use a book that the library doesn't have, we can borrow it for you from another library (interlibrary loan or ILL) and purchase it for the collection.

ILL is the fastest way to get a book but it can still take a week or two for physical materials so we recommend you do this as soon as you can once you know your title. Check out the instructions below or meet with a librarian to go through the ILL request process:


Sample Areas of Focus

Personal Finance - Managing money, budgeting, investing, and financial planning.

Home Organization - Decluttering, organizing spaces, and creating efficient living environments.

Mental Health - Stress management, anxiety reduction, and emotional well-being.

Productivity and Time Management - Techniques for improving efficiency, setting goals, and managing time effectively.

Relationships - Building and maintaining healthy relationships, communication skills, and resolving conflicts.

Self-Improvement and Personal Growth - Enhancing self-awareness, developing new skills, and pursuing personal development.

Health and Wellness - Nutrition, exercise, sleep, and overall physical health.

Career Development - Professional growth, career planning, and workplace success strategies.

Mindfulness and Spirituality - Practices for mindfulness, meditation, and exploring spiritual beliefs.

Confidence and Self-Esteem - Building self-confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and improving self-esteem.


* List generated by ChatGPT 4o Mini on September 4, 2024 with the following prompt: "Provide a list of 10 areas of focus for self-help books. For example, personal finance or home organization might be areas of focus."

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Humanities Librarian

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Lara Nicosia
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Student Success Librarian

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Eloise Stevens