Doing Research: Help is Always Available
HINT: The very best way to start your research is with a librarian. Share the details of your assignment and the topic you've chosen and we will not only tell you the best resources to use, we will show you how to use them, and coach you along the way. Why make your assignment any harder than it already is?
LIVE HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS
- PROFESSIONAL HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE -
Yes, even after hours, on holidays, or even campus closures! Here you can simply click on the links below, but on our front page and throughout our website, look for these buttons:
Click Ask a Librarian to email, text, or live chat with a CSUSB librarian during our Research Assistance hours, or chat with non-CSUSB academic reference librarians 24/7/365.
Click Research Appointments to schedule one-on-one time with a librarian on Zoom or in person.
Or just stop by the first floor Service Desk and ask to see the librarian on duty!
SELF HELP ON OUR WEBSITE
- CREATED BY OUR LIBRARIANS ESPECIALLY FOR YOU -
- FAQSAMPLE QUESTIONS:
Does the library have the textbook for my course?
How do I pay for printing?
Where do I get a student ID?
And much more!
Searchable. - Library GuidesA TINY SAMPLE:
My Library Account--how do I use it?
How can I find primary sources on my topic?
My topic is too big; how can I narrow it down?
What's Zotero?
And much more!
Searchable. - Video TutorialsAll of our video tutorials plus recordings of our online workshops. Also includes our citation style workshops.
