Research and Scholarship Brochure

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WHO CAN USE THE SERVICES AT THE RESEARCH & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT? The Jerry Falwell Library Research & Instruction Department assists students, faculty, and staff with research. This department offers various modes of instruction to promote information literacy throughout the Liberty University community.

DO YOU NEED HELP WITH RESEARCH? • Visit the Customer Service Center research desk: ­­ Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ­­ Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Chat with a research consultant at Liberty.edu/Library/Chat-FAQ: ­­ Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ­­ Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ­­ Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Call during the hours listed below: ­­ (434) 592-3362 (residential students) ­­ (434) 582-2221 (local online students) ­­ (800) 424-9595 (online students) ­­ Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ­­ Friday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ­­ Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Email your questions to research@liberty.edu and receive a response within 48 hours.

• Make an appointment for more in-depth research instruction by visiting, calling, or emailing.

Please note, all times refer to regular semester hours. Check Liberty.edu/Library for current hours.

DO YOU PREFER A DIY APPROACH? • Watch research tutorials and YouTube videos to help with specific assignments or general research skills at Liberty.edu/Library/Ask-A-Librarian.

• Attend a Research Smart Workshop in person, via live streaming, or watch a recording. Workshop information can be found by visiting Liberty.edu/Library/Workshops.

• Utilize the subject-specific Research Guides created by our librarians available at Liberty.edu/Library/Research-Guides.

NEED HELP LOCATING ARTICLES FOR AN ASSIGNMENT? The Research & Instruction Department is here to help you develop research skills so you can effectively, efficiently, and ethically use ideas and information.

DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE SERVICES SPECIFICALLY FOR FACULTY? Liaison librarians provide research- and resource-specific instruction in the faculty member’s classroom, in the Active Learning Classroom, via telepresence for online populations, and through online tutorials for individualized needs. Interactive sessions can be held during scheduled class time or at other times. Sessions range from 20-60 minutes. For more information, visit Liberty.edu/Library/Liaison-Librarians.

Sunday *Monday-Thursday *Friday Saturday

1-11:45 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

*Closed for Convocation

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