Make an appointment with a research expert. Appointments typically last 20 to 40 minutes, and can include topic development, effective search strategies, and suggested print and online resources.

Contact information--ALL DATA REQUIRED

Course information--ALL DATA REQUIRED

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)