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Research Help

Ways to contact Brookens Library

Live Chat:
Brookens Library chat services are available during Information and Reference Desk hours. When chat is offline, consult the other services and resources listed below.

Information and Reference Desk:  217-206-6633
For assistance in all stages of the research process: formulating a topic, effectively searching a particular database, locating the full-text of an article, citing a source, etc.

Circulation Desk:  217-206-6605
For inquiries about a specific item, library fines, or general questions about library services.  Available during Brooken’s operating hours.

Email:  libref@uis.edu
Email is useful if you do not need immediate assistance for a reference question.

Other Online Resources

Research Guides:
Created by Brookens Librarians, the Research Guides under Quick Links can help you find online and print resources and are a great starting point for your research. Click on Subject Librarians under Research Help to schedule a one-on-one research consultation with your library liaison. Consultations are offered in-person, online, or by phone.

Tutorials:
Click on Tutorials under Research Help for tutorials to assist with finding and/or requesting library materials and accessing Brookens resources off campus.