{"id":13,"date":"2022-07-07T21:16:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T21:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-02-23T23:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:02:37","slug":"i-need-to","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Learning and Academic Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About the Unit<\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-8 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1501 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students at an event in the Orange room. (Photo by Fred Zwicky \/ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/Orange-Room-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Teaching, Learning, and Academic Support (TLAS) provides inclusive services and spaces that support student academic and life success, faculty and instructors integration of research tools and methods into their teaching, and individual and group research support for undergraduates through faculty.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-4 sh-pb-3\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"ask-lib-box\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"library chat services\">\r\n        <div id=\"libchat_64834e416a642bc730d10c7a68eec855\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/v2.libanswers.com\/load_chat.php?hash=64834e416a642bc730d10c7a68eec855\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-12 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<h2>Teaching &amp; Research Support<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1507 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall.jpg\" alt=\"Students in a classroom. [Photo by UI Public Affairs: Stauffer]\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall-1536x600.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/classroom-tall-2048x800.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TLAS staff teach students curriculum-integrated research and information literacy skills in partnership with Composition I, first-year experience, and graduate ESL courses as well as provide advanced research and scholarship preparation through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/instruction\/savvy-researcher\/\">Savvy Researcher<\/a> workshop series. We also offer the stand-alone <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.illinois.edu\/online-learners\">Library 101 eText and other online guides<\/a> that provide a self-paced introduction to the Library and core research resources. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/instruction\/\">Instructional Services page<\/a> includes a full list of the teaching support se offer.<\/p>\n<p>Have a question about starting your research, or tracking down a challenging citation? Email, call, or chat with us online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/ask-us\/\">Ask a Librarian<\/a> service. We also offer personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/research-and-writing-consultations\/\">Research Consultations<\/a> for first- and second-year undergraduates.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-12 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<h2>Success &amp; Outreach<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1508 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall.jpg\" alt=\"Students with therapy horses.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall-1536x600.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/horses-tall-2048x800.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TLAS hosts events, workshops, and ongoing support services that reflect the University of Illinois\u2019 commitment to collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, and wellness. By meeting both personal and basic needs\u2014through resources like the food pantry and family study rooms\u2014and fostering creativity and wellness through activities like craft making and stress management workshops, TLAS creates a welcoming environment that supports the diverse needs of students.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/success\/\">Student Success and Outreach Services page<\/a>, and check the <a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.library.illinois.edu\/calendar\/tlasevents?cid=15637&amp;t=m&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=15637&amp;inc=0\">TLAS calendar of events<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-12 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<h2>The Orange Room<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1509 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall.jpg\" alt=\"Students chatting in the Main Library Orange Room. (photo by Fred Zwicky)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall-1536x600.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/93\/2025\/08\/students-studying-tall-2048x800.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like an active, supportive space to study with friends or in a private room? Vist the food-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/spaces\/\">Orange Room<\/a> on the first floor of the Main Library. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.library.illinois.edu\/reserve\/theorangeroom\">book a study room<\/a> for yourself or a group, schedule an appointment with the <a href=\"https:\/\/writersworkshop.illinois.edu\/\">Writers Workshop<\/a>, visit our food pantry, and check out loanable technology like cell phone and laptop chargers. We also provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/tlas\/spaces\/printers-and-technology\/\">color printers<\/a> up to 11&#215;17.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Unit Teaching, Learning, and Academic Support (TLAS) provides inclusive services and spaces that support student academic and life success, faculty and instructors integration of research tools and methods into their teaching, and individual and group research support for undergraduates through faculty. 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