Research consultations

Research Consultations

Seth M. Porter

Instructional & Reference Librarian

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!

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)

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.

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.

Requesting a Consultation

Requesting a Consultation

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.

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.

Contact Information

• Call us: (256)824-6529

• Text us: (256) 286-2368

• Chat with us: http://libanswers.uah.edu/

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• Seth Porter: Instructional & Reference Librarian

• 256.824.6130

• [email protected]