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!
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)
Phone: 805-756-6249
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.
Off campus users: To avoid CAPTCHA errors during peak times, use VPN for access. Google Scholar allows you to simultaneously search scholarly content across many disciplines, databases, and information sources. Results can include books, articles, chapters, conference proceedings, and more.
Tips on using Google Scholar are available here.