Get started with research

You can browse frequently answered questions (FAQs) through our convenient LibAnswers service. 

Our FAQs provide you with immediate answers to our most-asked questions, including what the Library's service hours are, how to book an appointment with a librarian, and how to get a book mailed to your house through our Interlibrary Loan service.

If you'd like to ask a question specific to your research, use the LibAnswers question form. This form is also linked below so that you can input your question directly through this page. We will endeavor to answer your question within one business day. 

You can also book an appointment with the Library in order to discuss your specific research question, develop your search strategy, or get targeted help finding peer-reviewed journal articles and all sorts of grey literature. These appointments are 30 minutes to 1 hour in length. To book an appointment:

1. Click the "Book an Appointment" button on the Library homepage. 
   
   
    
2. Select whether you would like to meet in-person or online. Most of our appointments take place online over Zoom, but we also have availability for in-person meetings at the Library.
   
    
3. Scroll to "Library" in the "Service Area" menu to the left. 
   
   
    
4. From here, you will be able to see what appointment dates and times are available and select one that works for you. 
   
   

We look forward to meeting with you!