{"id":1982,"date":"2024-09-16T09:51:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T17:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/reference\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2024-09-16T09:51:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T17:51:19","slug":"explore-the-information-and-research-help-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/reference\/2024\/09\/16\/explore-the-information-and-research-help-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Information and Research Help Desk!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Welcome to the UAA Consortium Library! Our <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.consortiumlibrary.org\/\">Information and Research Help Desk<\/a> is your go-to for navigating academic resources and services. Whether you\u2019re a student, faculty member, or community member, we\u2019re here to assist you with information and research support to enhance your academic journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Information and Research Help Desk: Your First Stop for Assistance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Information and Research Help Desk is here to support a variety of needs. Here\u2019s how we can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Finding Scholarly Articles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Whether you&#8217;re searching for specific research papers, journal articles, or academic resources, our staff are skilled at helping you locate the right sources through our various databases and library catalog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Getting Help with Citations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Proper citation is crucial in academic writing. We offer assistance with various citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, ensuring you credit your sources correctly and avoid plagiarism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Printing Assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Need to print research papers, essays, or other documents? Our staff can guide you through the printing process whether your printing at one of our machines or from your personal devices!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No matter what your academic task involves, our staff are ready to provide the support you need to complete your work or help connect you to the resources that can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are available in-person or online via chat, email, text, or phone at <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.consortiumlibrary.org\/\">Ask Us.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"22761682-4b5f-4f0f-ac7a-4132f92e5b5f\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3>Liaison Librarians: Specialized Support for Your Discipline<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the general help available at the <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Information and Research Help Des<\/span>k, our liaison librarians offer tailored support for specific departments and academic programs. Each librarian has in-depth knowledge of their assigned field, making them an excellent resource for specialized needs. Whether you require assistance with specific research topics or guidance on discipline-specific resources, your <a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/about\/directory\/liaisons.php\">liaison librarian<\/a> is well-versed in the unique requirements and nuances of your area of study.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Book that 1:1 Research Appointment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For personalized research assistance, <a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/research\/appointments.php\">schedule a one-on-one consultation<\/a> with a liaison librarian via our booking calendar. This allows you to get focused guidance on your specific project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Tools and Spaces to Enhance Your Studies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our library also provides access to essential resources and spaces, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.consortiumlibrary.org\/reserves\"><b>Course Reserves<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Access textbooks and other materials reserved for your courses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.consortiumlibrary.org\/borrowtech\"><b>Laptops<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Borrow a laptop for use within the library or on campus. We also have testing laptops available for those at-home proctored exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/visit\/study_spaces.php\"><b>Study Spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Find a quiet spot for focused study or group work in our designated study areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>DIY Research Help: Empowering Your Independent Learning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those who prefer to tackle research on their own, our <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.consortiumlibrary.org\/gethelp\">Get Help with Research <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">guide offers a wealth of resources and guides tailored to support your independent learning. Here\u2019s a closer look at<strong>\u00a0<em>just some<\/em><\/strong> of\u00a0what you\u2019ll find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sorting Out Your Sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Learn how to effectively evaluate and categorize different types of sources for your research. This includes distinguishing between primary and secondary sources, understanding the difference between scholarly and popular resources, and assessing the credibility and reliability of the information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Understanding Literature Reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Discover what a literature review entails and how to conduct one. 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