Instruction + Research Consultants Instruction Sessions Consultants are available to facilitate group sessions covering a wide variety of topics related to research or teaching/learning with technology. Class topics may include identifying and exploring research resources, search strategies and tools, advanced discipline-specific research resources, methodologies and practices, and assistive or instructional technologies. To schedule instruction, please contact Marisa Diehl, Head of Instruction & Research Support. Research Consultations Consultants also provide expert disciplinary one-on-one research assistance. You can schedule an appointment using AppointmentQuest. If you don't see a research consultation time block in AppointmentQuest that works with your schedule, email or call us personally to make alternate arrangements. Marisa Diehl, JD, MLIS - Head of Instruction + Research Support (x2833, mdiehl at oxy.edu) Ryan Brubacher, MLIS - Arts & Humanities (x2714, rbrubacher at oxy.edu) Carey Sargent, PhD - Social Sciences (x2942, sargent at oxy.edu) Marsha Schnirring, MLIS - AVP, Scholarship Technology (x2542, mschnirring at oxy.edu) Open Office Hours Around Campus Drop in with any research questions you may have and speak with a consultant.  3:00 - 5:00 (Tuesdays) - Marisa Diehl [The Cooler] 12:30 - 2:30 (Wednesdays) - Ryan Brubacher [Music Library, Booth Hall] back to top

Walk-up Research Assistance The Academic Commons is staffed by trained Student Research Assistants:     Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 5:00pm [InfoCenter, main floor] 5:00-10:30pm [CDLR - ground floor]   Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm [InfoCenter, main floor]   Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm [InfoCenter, main floor] 5:00-10:30pm [CDLR, ground floor] back to top

Chat & Telephone Research Assistance Chat online with a Student Research Assistant. Use our chat widget or your favorite chat software. Our screen names for AIM and Yahoo are OxyChatReference, and our MSN account is reference@oxy.edu. Learn more about OxyChatReference here. Call us anytime the Research Assistance at the InfoCenter is open. (See hours above.) If we are unable to answer your call, leave us a message. We will usually reply to you within one business day. Call us at 323-259-2640 back to top

Email Research Assistance Send us an email asking for help. Let us know as much information as you can about what your need is, what resources you have already tried, and what your deadlines for help are. We will usually reply to you within one business day. back to top

Research Guides The guides below include annotated lists of resources, step-by-step tutorials, and tips for more effective research.    Find Books    Find Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers    Find Articles    Find Databases    How to Evaluate Information    How to Cite Sources    Subject Research Guides back to top

Database Guides Oxy has a multitude of databases available for you to use. Database providers offer online search help and tutorials for you to consult and explore. Look for Help (usually in the upper right corner) on most databases. back to top

Off-Campus Access Link to Off-Campus Access to Research Tools    (oxy students, faculty, and staff only) back to top