Ask a Librarian

Quick questions can usually be answered in a few sentences. Examples of quick questions.

Use one of these methods to ask a quick question.  You will receive a response from the next available librarian—usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and between 12 and 4 p.m. on Fridays.

In-depth research help is best handled in one-on-one or small group consultations with a librarian that last 30-45 mins. These meetings are usually scheduled in advance. Examples of research appointment topics.

Research appointments can be scheduled based on the level of the course for which you are doing research.

For 100- or 200-level classes

Use the appointment scheduler to meet with any librarian that is available when you are.

Schedule Appointment

For 300- or 400-level classes

Or in-depth questions from faculty or staff

Schedule an appointment with the librarian associated with the subject area/department:

Examples of quick questions include:

• How to find a specific book or article
• How to submit an InterLibrary Loan request
• How to cite a specific source
• How to get started with JumpStart
• How to get to a library resource when a link is broken
• Which databases to search for a subject area (e.g. Chemistry, English, or Sociology) or type of information (e.g. books, data, films)
• What to do if there is a problem with my JumpStart or ILLiad accounts

Examples of research appointment topics include:

• Developing a search strategy
• Evaluating information quality and relevance to the assignment
• Getting “un-stuck” with your research
• Developing a research question
• Integrating your sources into your paper
• Using Zotero to organize and cite sources
• Becoming a database super-user
• Finding specialized sources (beyond scholarly books and articles)

Librarians are available in these buildings throughout Fall 2024. Stop by for research help or just to say hello. 

• Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Denim/The Quarry
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Kaufman Lounge 
• Tuesdays, 1 - 2:45 p.m.: Bosler Atrium
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Rector Atrium 
• Thursdays, 10 - 11 a.m.: Tome 2nd Floor 
• Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: East College Atrium

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