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Research Help Desk and Reference Resources

Winter Break Hours

The Research Help Desk in Crandall Gym (bldg. 60) will not be staffed between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.  We will return on Jan. 6.  But you can always get help 24/7 using our live chat! 

24/7 Live Chat Help

Research Help Desk Hours

The Research Help Desk is  located in Crandall Gym (building 60).  Our staff and highly trained student assistants provide knowledgeable and friendly help in the art of using library resources.  We can help you find peer-reviewed articles, navigate databases, narrow topics, and much, much more!

Winter Quarter Hours (January 6 - March 21)

  • Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 4  PM
  • Saturday and Sundays: Closed
  • Special Hours: Monday January 20 (Closed for Martin Luther King' Birthday)  
  •                           Monday February 17 (Closed for President's Day)      

Phone: 805-756-6249

Where Can I Find Help for My Research?

When the Research Help Desk is re-established in Crandall (Bldg. 60) you can come in person during open hours.

Make a personal appointment to meet with your College Librarian or Specialist.

Looking for Data, Maps, or GIS? Help available here. 

To learn what databases are best for a particular topic, Research Guides.

Don't Know What Database to Use? Try the Research Guides!

How to Find an Article in a Particular Newspaper or Journal

Search Many Databases at Once

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