Library Research Training

Floor Maps 

Staff Directories 

Patrons (what we call library users) often approach the desk asking for a staff member's contact information. Please be sure to browse each of the staff directories to familiarize yourself with finding a staff member's job title, office location, email, and phone number. 

You can use the staff directories to answer...

• "What is the Dean of Library Services email?" 
• "I was told I need to contact the Access Services Coordinator. Who is that?" 

Note: Don't share the contact information of other student employees, including another student's work schedule. We want to keep each student safe and respect their privacy. 

Spaces, Services, & Resources 

Question Types & Referrals 

Liaison Librarians 

A liaison librarian is a librarian who is an expert researcher in a particular field. Each major and department on campus has an attached liaison librarian who is available for referrals. 

Use the liaison librarian list to connect students to the expert research in their major/department...

Patron: "Hello! I am a graduate student in the social work program and I need to find resources for my paper." 

You: "I will help get you started in the social work databases, but I would recommend scheduling a research consultation with our liaison librarian, Anne Marie Gruber. She is an expert researcher in the field of social work." 

OneSearch 

Directions:

Respond to one of the following questions in the Padlet. Include your name and unit in the Title section. You may also include a work appropriate GIF of a favorite animal, character, or anything else which brings you joy! Comments are optional, but highly encouraged :)  

• What did you find useful or interesting about this module? 
• Veterans, what do you think everyone working in the library should know to be prepared for the first few weeks of classes? 

New to Padlet? Step-by-step instructions, including how to add a GIF. 

(Full page version)