Library Frustration Relief  

Five Ways to Get Research Help

Spring Semester 2012

Visit us
@The Reference Desk

Call Us
(During Reference Hours)

(401) 874-2653

IM Us
(During Reference Hours)

URILibrarian
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or Yahoo!

Text Us
(During Reference Hours)

265010
Start your message with URILibrarian:
For example, URILibrarian:Your message here.

Email Us
(After Reference Hours)

urilibrarian@gmail.com

(Please allow 1-2 business days for a response)

Here are a few tips to help you navigate the library more successfully:

• Understand the instructor’s assignment.
  
• Allow a sufficient time slot for research and for learning to use the library.
  
• Start early in the semester.
  
• Bring paper and a pen or pencil.
  
• Bring your student ID or a few $1 bills and a flash drive.
  
• Think of alternative topic words to describe your subject.
  
• Check your spelling.
  
• Read directions: look at signs and help screens.
  
• Understand call number sequence and library locations.
  
• Ask for help at the Reference Desk -- and ASK AGAIN!