Information Services

Research Assistance

Reference Librarians are available on a daily basis to provide assistance in the use of the library and its collections. Although they cannot do your research for you, they will be happy to help you get started on a research project and suggest the resources most appropriate for you. They will help you identify and find materials, whether books, journal articles, government publications, or websites; and they will assist you in the use of electronic research databases as well as indexes, bibliographies, and other publications in print.

Your questions are welcome at the Reference Desk on the main floor of Shain Library or at 439-2655. Queries requiring limited attention may be forwarded to libref@conncoll.edu.

Hours of reference service are as follows when classes are in session: 
Monday through Wednesday, 9:00am-10:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm and 7:00pm-10:00pm