Reference Assistance

We welcome and encourage any questions you may have about using the library. If you need assistance searching the online Library Catalog or the Library’s Research Databases, locating materials, or with any other research or reference need, visit with the Library Staff, use the Ask-A-Librarian Form, or call (619)201-8747.

Research Appointments

For more in-depth research projects or help in starting a research paper, make an appointment with a reference librarian by calling (619)201-8747, or by email.

Guides & Tutorials

We want to help you build your library research skills and provide assistance with the use of the many research databases.

• Database Guides
  How to use the library’s major research databases.
   
• Library Tutorials
  Online tutorials to help develop your researching skills and broaden your knowledge of library resources.
   
• Research Guides
  Help using the library & doing research.
   
• LibGuides
  The books, periodicals, databases, and websites for a subject/discipline in one convenient place.
   
• Vendor Guides
  Tutorials & guides created by the database vendors.