Make a research appointment with a Librarian

A research appointment allows for students to consult individually with a Reference Librarian to discuss research resources and strategies. An appointment typically lasts from 30 to 60 minutes, and can include discussion and searching of the library catalog, print resources, subscription databases, and the Internet.

Contact information--ALL DATA REQUIRED

First Name:
Last Name:
Phone Number:
Email address:
(ex. john.fry@fandm.edu)

Course information--ALL DATA REQUIRED

Dept/Course:
Due Date:

Type of work required (e.g. 10 page research paper, annotated bibliography, independent study, etc.)

What is the topic of your research? (Please provide as much detail as you are able.)

What are the requirements of your assignment? Are there certain kinds of materials that you are required to use, or not use? (e.g. primary sources, statistical sources, the Internet, etc.)

What have you done so far? (e.g. searched the library's catalog, consulted a bibliography, found citations to articles, nothing, etc.)

What are you hoping to gain from consulting with a Reference Librarian? (e.g. superior research skills, understanding of what the Internet can/cannot do for you, peace of mind, etc.)

How did you learn about this service? (e.g. your professor mentioned it in class, from a friend, during a research class in the library, saw link on the Indexes & Databases page, etc.)

Preferred times for the appointment: (Not usually available evenings or weekends)