Researching at Allen Memorial Library
Looking for research help for one of your assignments? Listed below are the best research resources that you have access to as a VCSU student, staff, or faculty member.
Research Guides
Research guides are web pages created by VCSU librarians that will provide you with the best research resources, databases, and research tips for a specific subject. By using a research guide, you can be confident that you will find subject-specific resources rather than general ones.
**If you are an instructor looking for a custom research guide for one of your courses, please get in touch with Hannah Beebe!
Reference Desk
At the Reference Desk, located in the lobby of Allen Memorial Library, you will find help with finding and evaluating information for your assignments, referencing sources, and requesting books. Visit the Reference Desk - we are happy to help!
Library Chat
Off campus or just don't feel like coming into the library? Did you know that you can chat online with a librarian and get help with finding and evaluating information for your assignments, referencing sources, and requesting books!
To chat visit the library homepage and click on 
Research Consultation
Have research and citation questions? Our librarians are available to help you at every step of the research process. Click here to schedule a Research Consultation.
Need more help? Contact your VCSU Librarians for research assistance!