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Research Assistance

Research Assistance

Research librarians help with finding information, or using the library. You may see us in one of your classrooms, at the library’s research assistance desk, or meet us on the web. We also have a 24/7 service that provides library and research help via online chat, and dozens of online research guides.

Research Appointments/Consultations

Research librarians meet one-on-one with students and faculty to provide extended, personalized assistance with:

  • Identifying appropriate research resources in which to search
  • Using effective searching techniques and strategies
  • Using the features of online indexes/databases
  • Using research tools such as RefWorks
  • Correctly citing information sources

Request a research consultation with the University Library

Online Guides and Tutorials

To provide self-service assistance with conducting research, research librarians have created research and instructional guides that can be accessed 24/7.

See what our Research Guides can offer you!

Group Instruction

Research librarians enhance the students’ learning experience within their courses by providing group instruction in:

  • Identifying appropriate research resources in which to search
  • Using effective searching techniques and strategies
  • Using online indexes/databases
  • Using research tools such as RefWorks

Request an instruction session

Subject Specialists and Department/Program Liaisons

Research librarians serve as liaisons to Bethel’s academic departments and programs. The Library Liaison list will direct you to the appropriate librarian who can assist you with researching a specific subject or using subject-specific databases and resources.

Find your library liaison