Help Me by Wesley Robinson
Ask for help! You have multiple options to get help, just pick the one that's right for you, your schedule, and your research needs.
| Where Are You? | What Amount of Help Do You Need? | When Do You Need It? | What's Your Best Bet? |
| On campus | Brief (using a database, using Google Scholar, help finding books) | Sooner would be better than later | Visiting my office, e-mailing or calling |
| On campus | Brief or somewhat brief (getting help on searching) | Immediately | Visiting the reference desk |
| Off campus | Extensive (doing a literature search, searching for patents, citation assistance, searching more effectively) | Within the next couple of days | Setting up a research consultation |
| On or off campus | Brief, somewhat brief, or extensive | Immediately or outside of the librarian's hours | Using Ask a Librarian (see right) |
No matter which method you chose, always make sure you're prepared! Always come with a research question, any search strategies/terms you've used, and a copy of your assignment.