Reference Service

We invite you to come to the library and meet with a librarian in person for assistance with your research queries or information needs. Library Staff at the Central Library will also help you with a broad range of reference assistance:

Directional:

• Navigating the library
• Locating specific resources like books and periodicals on-site

Technical:

• How to log in to your OPAC account
• Accessing digital resources off-site

​Ready Reference:

• Basic factual information
• Call number inquiries
• Item location
• General library information

Reference:

• Finding articles, books
• Basic instruction and guidance on searching the online catalog and e-resources
• Direction to relevant subject databases

​Consultation:

• Assistance with extensive literature reviews
• Creating bibliographies 

Get reference help by email by sending in your questions by using our email form. Please be sure to include your name, university ID number, and contact information. We will do our best to respond within 24 hours (Monday-Friday) if possible.