Librarians are here to help you with research! This is called reference assistance.
We can help you:
- Develop a topic for your paper or project
- Use databases
- Find scholarly sources
- Create citations and check guidelines in style manuals
- Evaluate sources for credibility, including websites
- Show you tips to make your research more efficient & effective
The Franco Library offers reference assistance in a variety of platforms:
- In person at the Franco Library, by appointment or on-demand
- Virtual research consultations by appointment
- Ask a Librarian email: alvernia.library@alvernia.edu
- Ask a Librarian chat box embedded throughout our research guides
- By phone at 610-796-8223
Personal Research Consultations
Students can schedule in-person or virtual research consultations with Alvernia's librarians.
Contact a librarian at 610.796.8223 or email us to set up an appointment.
Please provide the following information:
- Your name
- Phone number or e-mail address
- Course name and number
- A brief description of the assignment
- Your preferred method of contact (i.e. in person, by phone, by e-mail)
- List several convenient times to meet
After submitting this information you will be contacted by a librarian to schedule your session.
