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 know that you will be finding subject-specific resources rather than general resources.
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**If you are an instructor looking for a custom research guide for one of your courses, please contact the library!
Reference Desk
The Reference Desk, located in the lobby of Allen Memorial Library is staffed from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. At the Reference Desk you can find help with finding and evaluating information for your assignments, referencing sources, and requesting books. Come visit the Reference Desk - we are happy to help!
Come 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 from 1PM-4PM Monday through Friday 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 
Contact your Librarian
Need more help? Contact your VCSU Librarians for research assistance!