Research Assistance

Abell Librarians can assist you in a number of ways:

Come by the Circulation Desk and ask to speak to a Reference Librarian.  One is on call from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We can assist in selecting and searching in databases for journal articles, selecting appropriate subject heading to locate books using our catalog, and much more.

If you’d like to make an appointment with a specific librarian, call or email that librarian.  Click on Staff  under “About Abell” on the right side of the library’s home page for a listing of names, email addresses, and phone numbers. 

You can also use our online “Ask a Librarian” service filling out the form provided.  Look for a response from a librarian within 48 hours, excluding weekends.  The librarian will make every attempt to answer your question(s) or refer you to a source to obtain your answer.