Government Information Department Reference Services

Reference

Reference assistance for government publications, maps, and data is provided at the Government Information Reference Desk, which is  staffed Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  The staff also provide assistance via phone and e-mail, and it is also possible to make appointments for in-depth research consultations

Government Information staff can guide you to the book, periodical, or map you may need, or help you get started on searching NUcat for a publication, the right Internet resource, or CD-ROM. They can offer suggestions on gathering materials for a specific topic and can assist you with the use of materials.

Instruction and Information Sessions

As a part of reference service, librarians instruct individuals on how to best identify, access, and evaluate relevant information resources. In addition to this one-on-one instruction, librarians are available to provide instruction sessions about collection resources to classes or other subject or discipline-oriented groups. Content of these sessions can range from general overviews to in-depth explorations of resources available in a particular discipline or on a specific subject. For information about this service, contact Government Information via the email link or phone number above, or stop by the reference desk between 1 and 5 daily.