Need research help? Schedule a meeting with a librarian to get expert guidance on finding credible sources, refining your research topic, and using library resources effectively. Whether you're working on a paper or a project or just want to improve your research skills, your librarians can provide personalized support to help you succeed academically. Don’t struggle alone—book an appointment today and take your research to the next level!
Schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian in person or online via Zoom. Please schedule at least 24 hours in advance to allow your librarian to prepare for your appointment.
Appointments can be canceled up until the start time of the appointment. You can cancel your appointment either through the system-generated confirmation email or directly with the librarian before the appointment starts. The librarian will hold the appointment time for 10 minutes before canceling the remainder of the appointment as a no-show.
Since your librarians are not always on campus, providing Zoom consults allows us to offer more availability and make this service accessible for all students. Working together over Zoom also facilitates working together on research with features like screen sharing and link sharing. However, if you would prefer to meet in person, select the campus you want to meet at from the drop-down menu option.
Meeting with us gives you the chance to work one-on-one with a librarian to meet your unique research goals. This can be anything from getting started formulating a topic to advanced research on a capstone project, thesis, or dissertation. We are happy to work with you at any point in your research process.
Your librarians are experienced researchers who work with students from all disciplines and courses! However, if you're working on advanced research in your discipline, for example, a capstone project or graduate-level research, check the information icon next to each name to learn more about each librarian's availability and specialties.
We offer consultations for 30 minutes to one hour. If you anticipate that you will need more help to work with a librarian, feel free to schedule a follow-up appointment.
On-campus consultations are held in librarian offices on the main floor of the libraries. When you arrive, simply check in at the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the library. Your librarian will meet you there and show you to their office.
You can meet with your librarian as often as needed! However, availability may depend on demand and scheduling, so plan accordingly.
The better prepared you and the librarian are for your consultation, the more you will get out of it! On the day of the consultation please bring your assignment as well as any work you've already done, class notes, or anything else you think might help your librarian better understand your research goals.
A research consultation is a chance to work with your librarian on your specific project, so what we cover depends on your assignment and goals. Some common skills we may work on are developing a research topic; finding articles, books, and other resources in the library's collection to support your research; finding data, statistics, or other information on your topic; evaluating sources to see if they are appropriate for your project; and citation guidance.
Why schedule a research appointment?
Meeting with your librarian is a great way to refine your topic, find credible sources, and improve your research skills. You will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance and improve your work.
Take advantage of this valuable resource and schedule a research consultation today! We’re here to assist and help you succeed in your academic journey.
Sincerely,
Your MSMU Librarians
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