Discover ways to support your research in this guide!
Reach out if you need help with library services or the research process!
Research appointments offer dedicated, one-on-one time with a reference librarian, free of distraction. If working as a group on a research project, librarians can meet with several students at once!
Learn more about research appointments and see the librarians' different areas of interest!
Chat is available during the library's reference hours and is staffed by real librarians (not chatbots!). This service is an excellent option for getting quick help with finding and accessing sources, formatting citations, and any other questions related to research or the library.
Research guides are created by librarians and designed to help you with the research process and provide curated sources on specific topics. The Research Help guide contains a list of guides that can help you with various aspects of your research.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) provides free tutoring online and in person to VSU students. If you need help brainstorming ideas, organizing or editing your paper, or if you want feedback on your work, make an appointment with the ASC!
Learn how to evaluate your sources and learn the difference between types of periodicals.
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Information about citations, resources for different styles, and guidelines to avoid plagiarism.