Reference and Instructional Services
Reference Services
The Research Libraries' provide reference services in the Folsom and Architecture libraries. Reference assistance is offered to library users on the use of both print and electronic resources. Our main electronic resource is RensSearch, the Libraries' information gateway, which includes the online catalog, hundreds of online databases, electronic class reserves, an online reference collection and access to the World Wide Web.
Reference librarians are also available help you with library research and provide in-depth consulting services about library collections and services. If you have questions about reference services or have questions about how to find information on a particular topic, please contact the Reference Desk at 276-8320. You may also contact us via email and through our online reference service. For more information, please check our Reference, Research and Consulting Services page.
Instructional Services
Libraries change continuously. Students, faculty and staff need to learn how to use our library resources in order to complete research and coursework. Even veteran library users sometimes need to find out what new resources are available and how to use them.
Instructional sessions are available for students, faculty and staff. Faculty may request that an instructional session be tailored to the needs of a particular class. Inquire at the reference desk for information about upcoming library courses.
Staff:
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Connie Fritz
Science Librarian
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Colette O. Holmes
Management Librarian
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Jeanne Keefe
Media & Digital Assets Librarian
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Fran Scott
Manager, Architecture Library/Reference & Instructional Services