Get Help ... Ask a Librarian
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)
By Email: Ask a UC Librarian Your Question
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
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- 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
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By Phone
Can't get to the Library in person?
Then give us a call ...
UC Librarians are available to provide help over the phone during regular reference hours!
UC Reference Department: 315-792-3044
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!
Scheduling a Research Appointment
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 Resources
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
Instruction @ UC Library
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
Librarian Liaisons by Academic Department
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:
Journal Transition Statement
Learn more about UC Library's ongoing project to transition from print journals to the electronic only (e-only) format: