Librarians are experts in the research process! As you explore your topic, consider consulting a librarian if you're not sure about next steps, if you're unable to find the sources you need, if you'd like to talk through your project plan, or even if you just want to share a new fun fact with someone who will be enthusiastic about it!
Here are some ways you can get in touch:
- E-mail Katelyn directly. Katelyn Browne (katelyn.browne@uni.edu) is the liaison librarian for Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, and Teaching. I'm happy to answer questions by e-mail or set up an in-person meeting, phone call, or video conference.
- Please make sure your e-mail includes information about what you're working on, what you need, when you need it, what you've tried so far, and what kind of support you'd like. For example:
Hi Katelyn,
I'm working on my literature review for Dr. Donegan-Ritter's ELEMECML 6214 class. I'm trying to find articles--particularly studies with child participants--about teaching ceramics in a Montessori preschool environment. I've tried searching OneSearch for montessori preschool ceramics study and "early childhood" ceramics, and I've found two good articles ("The Influence of Naptime on Montessori Ceramics Creations" and "Making Pottery at Preschool") but I still need 17 more articles. I'll be working on this for the next six weeks, so I'd appreciate your help any time. I live in Sioux Center, so I can't come to the library in person, but I could set up a Zoom meeting during my planning period (1:00-1:50) one day if that would be useful--e-mail help is also fine!
Thanks,
(your name)
- Book an appointment online. You can book an appointment with Katelyn or another reference librarian through our online scheduler. If you're not planning to come to Rod Library in person (e.g. you'd like to schedule a phone call), please include that in the "Meeting Topic" box (along with your actual topic!).
- Access general library reference services. The Rod Library website will connect you to our chat service, which is typically answered by trained student assistants (and can be referred to a librarian as necessary). You can also search our frequently-asked questions database.
