How to get research help
Research help is available through chat, phone, Zoom, email, and in person.
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To chat with a librarian, type a question in the Ask a Librarian chat box. Chat is accessible from the library website and is available 24/7 except most federal holidays.
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To get research help by phone, call the Research Help desk at 303-458-4031 or 1-800-388-2366 x4031. The Research Help desk phone is staffed during regular business hours.
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To schedule a Zoom or in person meeting with a librarian, fill out the research consultation form. Librarians are generally available to meet during regular business hours, but if you cannot meet during regular business hours, please email library@regis.edu.
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To get research help by email, send questions to the Research Help desk at library@regis.edu. The Research Help desk email is staffed during regular business hours.
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For walk-in research help, please visit the Circulation desk on the 2nd (main) floor. and ask for a librarian.
How to ask a librarian for research help?
If you feel overwhelmed by the library and its resources, know that you are not alone! You may be experiencing library anxiety (Nunes, 2016). Below are some scripts you can use if you need research help but feel anxious about how to ask:
| If you need help... | You can ask... |
| figuring out your research topic | How do I form a research topic for my [assignment, paper, project, etc.]? |
| beginning your research | I'm researching [your topic]. Where should I begin? What database is best for my topic? |
| continuing your research | I've run into a roadblock in my research on [your topic]. Can you help me find other places to search? |
| determining if a resource fits your research topic | I found a(n) [article, website, book, etc.]. Does it fit my research on [your topic]? How can I tell if a source is right for my research? |
| synthesizing your resources | I've found some resources on [your topic]. How can I synthesize them together? |
| with a technical issue | Can you help me access [resource]? Why am I not able to access [resource]? |
Research Help Service hours
24/7 online support is available using our chat service
Walk-in, phone, and email research help services are available during the days and times below. Please ask for a research librarian at the Circulation & Reserves desk on the main (2nd) floor.