Student Research Consultants (SRCs) are Cal State LA students who have been trained to help with basic research and citation questions. If you need help getting started with your research, brainstorming keywords, finding books and articles on a particular subject, or formatting citations, make a half-hour appointment to meet with a Student Research Consultant.
Please note that SRCs will not complete research or format citations for you, but they will provide examples and model best practices to walk you through the research and citation process.
How to Create Your Appointment:
- Log into MyCalStateLA.
- Click on Navigate LA Appointment Scheduling under Academics.
- Click on Get Assistance.
- Choose the type of appointment Library Research Assistance.
- Choose the service Basic Research Help or Citation Help.
- Pick a date/time that fits your schedule or click on Find an Available Time.
- Once you select a day and time, add details in the comments section regarding your appointment (i.e., course number, research topic, assignment or citation style.).
- Click on schedule.
Make an Appointment:
Spring 2025 Semester Hours:
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
*SRC begins the 3rd week of the Spring/Fall semester.
SRC appointments are available both virtually (via Zoom) and in-person in the glass cubicles in Library North, 1st Floor.
If you need accommodations or help to make or cancel your appointment, please contact the Student Research Consultation Coordinator, Sarah Baker: [email protected] or call (323) 343-4862.