{"id":6241,"date":"2025-01-23T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T05:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:05:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T16:05:05","slug":"research-help-for-spring-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/2025\/01\/23\/research-help-for-spring-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Help for Spring &#8217;25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>University Libraries is excited to support your academic success this term! Whether you are exploring a new topic, looking for credible sources, or have other research questions, we are here to help. Here are the many ways you can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/ask-a-librarian\/\"> <strong>Ask a Librarian<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>24\/7 Live Chat Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Professional librarians are available around the clock to provide immediate guidance. No matter the time, help is just a message away. <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libanswers.com\/chat\/widget\/4c771cb02a070f8045f22fd6d65a39d4\">Start a chat today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Librarian Office Hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prefer to drop in to speak to a Montclair librarian in-person, or speak with one over-the-phone?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-Person<\/strong>: Visit the Front Desk Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m., and the staff will connect you with a librarian.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Phone<\/strong>: Call the Front Desk at <strong>973-655-4288<\/strong> during the above hours, and they will transfer you to a librarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Email Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Submit your question via <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libanswers.com\/form?queue_id=2680\">email form<\/a> and a Montclair librarian will get back to you by the next business day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In-depth Research Appointments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Research appointments with a librarian are ideal for detailed guidance on complex research assignments or projects and for exploring specialized resources.<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/appointments\"> Book a Research Appointment<\/a> now!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Liaison Librarians<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All academic departments have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/liaison-librarians\/\">Liaison Librarians<\/a> familiar with resources in that area. Graduate students and faculty may be particularly interested in contacting their liaison librarian for assistance.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Free Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your research skills by attending free library workshops, whether in-person or online. Workshop topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Library 101<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gathering Your Sources<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluating Sources\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Database Research Strategies and Advanced Search Tips<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduction to Literature Reviews<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting Started with EndNote<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check our<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/calendars?cid=-1&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=-1&amp;inc=0\"> Workshop Calendar<\/a> to register for upcoming sessions. Additional workshops are added throughout the term.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Research Guides &amp; FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For those who prefer independent exploration, University Libraries offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Research Guides<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libguides.com\/\"> Curated lists of resources<\/a> organized by subject, topic, or course, compiled by Montclair librarians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FAQs<\/strong>: Answers to<a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libanswers.com\/search\/\"> commonly asked questions<\/a> about library services, resources, and policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have more questions? We\u2019re here to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/ask-a-librarian\/\"><strong>Ask a Librarian<\/strong><\/a> via one of the above methods or contact the Front Desk at <strong>973-655-4288<\/strong>. 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