George A. Spiva Library

Reference staff help people find information on a topic, develop search strategies for research papers, search SWAN, article databases, the web, and locate facts and statistics.

In addition, Reference staff aid in the selection of reference resources, maintenance of the reference area, provide tours, create online tutorials, subject specific resource guides and participate with other library staff in public service policy decisions.

Ask a Librarian - receive research assistance or get answers to brief factual questions from a qualified Reference Librarian.

Research Help - a guide discussing the five basic steps to take when researching a topic.

Research Guides - printable Microsoft Word documents that provide suggested resources as a path to finding information about particular subject areas.

Citation Manuals - tips and examples to help you quickly format your research papers in accordance with the style required for your course.

Tours and Instruction - find out why and how Librarians will meet with classes to discuss information resources and research techniques specific to the projects of that class and provide building tours.