LibGuides: Research Basics at Lavery Library: 4. Research Help

Your Librarians

Research & Coursework Help

Fisher Librarians connect you with the resources you need in order to complete your assignments.

We have ebooks, books, articles, streaming films, and other specialized resources for students.

Lavery Under the Steeple

Beginning in January 2024, our temporary home during the library renovation is Lavery Library Under the Steeple [link opens in a new tab]. This is located in Kearney Hall, Room K050.

Ask Us!

It can be helpful to talk with a librarian at any stage of your research process.

Ask us about finding articles, books, and other sources; citing your sources; and more. Quick questions or big research projects—just ask!

Meet with a Librarian
You can get quick help by stopping the library's checkout desk and asking to talk with a librarian during our Research Help drop-in hours. Or, you can make an appointment to talk with a librarian in person or in Zoom.

Go here to sign up for an appointment or view our Research Help drop-in hours.
Who's my Librarian?
At Lavery Library, there is a librarian for every major. You can visit Who’s My Librarian for contact information.

You can also get quick help by emailing a research question to all of the librarians at libraryreference@sjfc.edu.

Chat 24/7 Online with a Librarian
Need quick help after hours? You can use our 24/7 Chat with a Librarian service to live-chat with one of our partner librarians.
Lavery Library Tutorials
Tutorials on tips and tricks for searching, citing your sources, how to use databases, and more.

Tip for Transfer Students

We love working with transfer students for research help! Here's a tip we've heard from past students: visit Who’s My Librarian and find the name and contact information for your major’s librarian. Email them and ask to meet.

You can write: “I’m a transfer student, and I’d like to meet in order to learn more about the library’s resources for my major.” We love hearing from our students.