Research Consultations
Need personalized help with your research? Student Research Consultants (SRCs) and Librarians offer one-on-one support, in-person or online, to help strengthen your research skills, and gain confidence in finding, evaluating and citing sources.
Student Research Consultants
Student Research Consultants are Cal State LA students trained to help you get started with research and citations.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am - 5pm (Fall and Spring semesters)
Appointments:
- In-person - 1st floor Library North (glass cubicles)
- Online - via Zoom (through Navigate)
SRCs can help you:
- Get started with your research topic
- Develop and refine keywords
- Find articles, books and other sources
- Understand citation styles and use citation tools
Make an Appointment with a Student Research Consultant
Librarians
In addition to all of the above, librarians can provide expert help for more advanced or specialized research questions.
Drop-in Hours: Monday - Thursday 12pm - 3pm (Fall and Spring semesters)
- Location: 1st floor Library North (glass cubicles)
Appointments: Find your subject librarian and click "Make an Appointment" (in-person or Zoom options available)
Librarians can help you:
- Plan effective search strategies
- Locate scholarly, primary and specialized sources
- Manage and format citations
- Explore subject database and research tools
Find the librarian for your department and click on “Make an Appointment”
Scope of Assistance
The purpose of research help is to guide students in developing research skills and build self-sufficiency.
| Beyond Our Scope | How We Can Help |
|---|---|
| Conducting research for you or writing sections of your paper. | We'll show you search strategies and tools so you can do it yourself confidently. |
| Proofreading, editing, or paraphrasing your writing. | We can help with formatting in-text citations and your references page. |
| Interpreting medical, legal, or other professional information. | We can help you find credible sources, but interpretation should be done by qualified professionals. |
| Accessing personal or private accounts. | We'll help you navigate databases and resources, but you'll access your own accounts for your security. |
For Related Support
- Writing Help: Contact the Writing Wing for help with revising or organizing.
- Technical Support: Contact the ITS Help Desk.
- Thesis Formatting: Visit the Graduate Resource Center.
- Accessibility Services: for more information about accommodations provided in the Library.