Research Guides: First Generation Students: About the Library

Library Hours

Whether you are looking for a place to study alone, or with friends, come to the Library. There is a place for you! Check out the Library Hours with this link!!!

What services does the Library provide?

Learning Commons
Subject Tutoring
Writing Center
Success Coaches

Software & Technology
Library Computer Software List
Computer Labs
Print, Copy, Scan
Laptops & Equipment Checkout
Wireless Access

Interlibrary Loan

Small and large group study areas

Librarians can help you with research!

Librarians at Calvin T. Ryan Library can help you with any part of your research. Many of the librarians hold advanced knowledge in specific subject areas, so we can provide expertise in discovering the best resources for your research papers. We are here to meet one-on-one with students and faculty to assist with this process. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, we want to hear from students and will respond quickly! If we can't help you, we will find you the best person that can, so please ask.

Here are ways you can get in contact with us:

Visit us
Here are the hours that we are open!
Chat
After clicking on this link, find the chat box and ask your question! Librarians are available to help. If no one is online, ask your question anyway, but be sure to leave your Loper email so we can respond.
Book a Librarian
You can sign up to meet with a librarian one-on-one for up to an hour. You just sign up for a time slot, tell use your research topic, and we will find the best librarian for you! This service is especially for first- and second-year students.
Find Your Librarian
Do you have questions about how to find resources in your specific major or class? Use this list to find the subject area, and contact that librarian directly!

Liaison Librarian

What is a Liaison Librarian?

Librarians are assigned to a department(s) on campus based on their educational background or experience. They are expected to serve as a communication bridge between the library system and their department(s) and vice versa in order to provide support for teaching, learning, and research.