Research @ UC Library

Our friendly UC Reference Librarians are here to help you with your research.

Whether you're on or off campus, we're happy to:

• Answer your research questions

• Help you find the library resources that work for your subject area or topic

• Teach you to use library resources effectively and efficiently, including:
  • Demystifying UC Library services and how they can work for you
  • Searching databases
  • Searching the Library Catalog
  • Using the E-Journal Portal to locate full text articles
  • Using InterLibrary Loan (ILL)

Email a UC Librarian your question using our web form from any computer with an Internet connection!

We respond to questions:

• In the order we receive them
• During our regular reference hours

Email a UC Librarian your question

Ask Us 24/7

• A reference service provided by Utica College and libraries throughout the country
• Ask your research questions via real-time live chat 24-hours a day, 7 days a week

Chat live with a Librarian using Ask Us 24/7

Can't get to the Library in person?

Drop by the Reference Desk anytime during regular reference hours for in-person help!

The Reference Desk is to the right
when you enter the library

Stop by and get the help you need!

When you need personalized, in-depth help with your research, schedule a Research Appointment.

Research Appointments allow you to work one-on-one with a Reference Librarian. Appointments are tailored to address your specific questions and needs.

Whether in person or by phone, we can help you:

• Identify and select the right information for your topic
• Provide instruction in selecting and using databases and other library resources
• Locate materials online, in the library and through InterLibrary Loan

Request a Research Appointment

UC Library offers a wide variety of resources to help you complete your research:

• Online Resources
• Print resources
• Research Tutorial 
• Subject Guides
• How do I ... Guides

Go to Library Resources to learn more about available resources

Our Reference Librarians provide instruction to classes and groups on almost any subject or topic.

We can assist you in helping your students learn to use the library and our resources effectively and efficiently.

Go to Instruction @ UC Library

Request an Instruction Session

Who is my Reference Librarian?

The UC reference librarians generally welcome questions from any faculty member in any discipline.

To help you with your information needs, we have assigned ourselves as library liaisons by academic department:

• Librarian Liaisons by Academic Department

Learn more about UC Library's ongoing project to transition from print journals to the electronic only (e-only) format:

• UC Library's Journal Transition Statement