Services for Researchers
Research assistance
Reference desk support
- In-person. The Herskovits Library's Reference Desk is staffed from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- By phone. The Reference Desk phone number is 847-467-3084.
- By e-mail to africana@northwestern.edu.
Consultation and instruction
We also offer:
- Research consultations: contact us or complete a Research Consultation Appointment Request form to schedule a one-on-one appointment with our librarians. They can help you find resources for more in-depth projects.
- Course-related instruction: contact us or complete a Faculty Request for Course-Related Instruction Request form to schedule instruction sessions or to collaborate in teaching with the Herskovits Collection.
Scanning and reproductions
Image scanning services are available to faculty, staff and graduate students. Digital Collections can deliver images to patrons in various file formats and resolutions for electronic presentations, printing or archiving. Learn more.