Library Research Center

The Library Research Center provides individual and group support for assignments and projects including finding, evaluating and using information sources and library resources.

What we do

Librarians provide support through:

Appointments

Online or in-person, to fit your schedule:

• • • General appointments with any librarian.
    • Subject librarians provide specialized help in your program area.

Drop in Help

Starting Aug 25th: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 6pm. Ask at the Library Services Desk on the 1st floor.

Ask a Librarian Chat

24/7 online support from librarians. Enter your question in the Ask a Librarian chat on this page.

Question Form

Submit your question and get a reply by email or phone, within 1-2 business days.

Class Instruction: Library support for teaching

Instructors can schedule class workshops, assign our online tutorials, or collaborate with us on library research guides tailored to class assignments. Learn more at Instructional Services for Faculty.

How we can help

Librarians can help you with all aspects of the research process, including:

• Understanding assignments.
• Understanding where to find specific types of information.
• Effective searching in library resources and websites.
• Understanding terms like “peer-reviewed,” “scholarly,” and “empirical.”
• Identifying primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluating and integrating information sources.
• Citing and managing sources.
• Using basic technology and software tools to complete your projects (e.g. Google Docs, Microsoft Office).