Information & Research Services
Rick Osen, Department Head
Reference Telephone (360) 650-3094  

Need help with research?  Have a question?
At Reference & Information Services, we provide one-on-one and group instruction to assist you with defining research topics, developing research strategies, locating and using a variety of print and electronic resources, and interpreting reference resources and citations. In addition, we create online instructional materials, and subject research guides. 

ASK US !  - Online Chat
DROP BY  - Reference & Information is located on Haggard 2
CALL US   - (360) 650-3094
Email your question  Monday - Friday    
OR...  Contact a subject specialist: Librarians for Colleges/Departments/Programs

Try these tools to get started:

LIT - Library Information Tutorial - LIT will help you learn how to find what you need in the library and on the Web. The skills you learn will save you time and teach you to critically evaluate the information you need for academic success.

Assignment Planner  - Use this to organize your research & writing strategy to complete your research assignment.

Try these additional online resources:

• Research Tips & How To Guides

• Subject Research Guides 

• Internet Reference: encyclopedias, language dictionaries, etc.           

Reference Desk Service Hours -  Summer Quarter, June 23 - Aug. 21,  2009
Monday - Thursday	8 am - 9 pm
Friday	8 am - 5 pm
Saturday	10 am - 6 pm
Sunday	12 noon - 9 pm
Holidays:   4th of July:  Closed Friday July 3, Saturday July 4th
Intersession:  August 22 - Sept. 23 2009    Mon. - Fri. 8- 5 pm;  closed weekends.

Mission Statement:
Our goal is to provide access to information for students, faculty and staff of Western as well as to members of the community. In providing these services, we strive to enable clients to become life-long learners and independent researchers.

Page updated June 2009
Robyn Adcox

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