Introduction to SU Libraries: Graduate Student Boot Camp

When getting started with your research, our Library Research Guides (LibGuides) are a great resource. Each guide has been created by SU librarians for specific subjects, courses, and topics. LibGuides can be accessed on the Libraries' homepage or the Library Research Guides list (link provided).

Research questions can range in complexity, from locating access to specific resources to approaching a topic from different angles. Depending on the question, the librarian may recommend scheduling an appointment to go over the information in person (or over the phone, chat, or other synchronous method). 

Please consider and provide the following information (email is preferred) when contacting the librarian:

• Your name
• The course (if applicable) and assignment you need assistance with
• Assignment due date
• Your question(s) -- please be as specific as possible!
• If applicable, what strategies or resources have you already tried?
• A couple of options for meeting times, in case the librarian recommends a consultation

Librarians make their best effort to respond to questions in a timely fashion; it is expected that students return the favor when further information is needed to fully assist them.

A liaison is a Library faculty designated as the formal contact person between the Libraries and a particular academic unit (school, department, or center). Use this list of liaisons and departments to determine which librarian is most appropriate for the question or assignment, also available on the SU Libraries website (link provided).