Research consultations
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Research consultations
- 1. Research Consultations Seth M. Porter Instructional & Reference Librarian
- 2. What is a Research Consultation? • A research consultation is an extended formal appointment with the subject specialist librarian. • A research consultation can be about specific topics, general information, research methods, information literacy, specific assignments, narrowing a topic and more. • Think of it as a therapy session for your research needs!
- 3. What is a Research Consultation? • Examples of consultation needs: • Basic Library Use (checking out books, using website, interlibrary loan, etc) • Information literacy (research, topic development, evaluating resources, etc) • Subject Specific (engineering resources, nursing resources, etc) • Assignment Specific (resources about quantum dots, primary sources from the Revolutionary War, etc)
- 4. One on One Instruction • Research consultations are a component of our information literacy program. • This is one on one instruction with a research expert . • We won’t do your work for you, we help put you on the right path with the right tools.
- 5. Who does it benefit? • Anybody with a question or research problem! • This will benefit anyone from freshman-doctoral students. • Each consultation is different and will be prepared in that manner by the subject specialist librarian. • Graduate students with large research projects often need guidance on research topics, information retrieval and management.
- 8. Research Consultation Process & Policy • Fill out Research Consultation form or call (256) 824-6529. • Indicate your research needs and topic of consultation. • Indicate more than one potential time to meet. • Provide contact information for scheduling purposes.
- 9. Key Points • A research consultation is a meeting for your specific research needs. • A research consultation is one on one instruction with a subject specialist research expert. • A research consultation can benefit anyone working on research or anyone not sure of their research needs. • Remember to fill out the form or call to set up a research consultation.
- 10. Contact Information • Call us: (256)824-6529 • Text us: (256) 286-2368 • Chat with us: http://libanswers.uah.edu/ • https://twitter.com/uahlibrary • https://www.facebook.com/uahlibrary • Seth Porter: Instructional & Reference Librarian • 256.824.6130 • smp0024@uah.edu
Editor's Notes
- Sometimes it just helps to bounce ideas off of a research expert, this can clarify what you need to do, and what you have already done.
- Or just a shoulder to cry on.
- Or you can just call the us and we will set up a time