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Research Help

Librarians are available to help you with your research assignments and interests throughout the semester. Visit the library for one-on-one help from a librarian Monday through Friday during most business hours.

You can schedule a 30-minute research appointment in advance by completing the Request Research Appointment Form. We are available for research help by appointment Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters, and Monday through Thursday during the summer session.

Librarians can also help over email (submit your question here) and over the phone at (916) 608-6613.

Librarian Support

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Research Appointments

Research Appointments

Schedule a 30-minute research appointment with a librarian by completing the research request form.

Make Your Research Appointment

Research Tutorials

Research Tutorials

Improve your research and information literacy skills by enrolling in LIBR 318. Continue learning with our self-paced, online library research tutorials and tools.

Research Tutorials

Research Guides

Research Guides

Online research guides will help you get started on your next assignment. Browse the guides by subject, course, or instructor to find recommended research strategies, books, databases, websites, and more.

Browse Research Guides

Databases

Databases

Journals, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, films, and other sources are available online any time. You can access the Los Rios Databases from anywhere you have an Internet connection.

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Citation Help

Citation Help

MLA, APA, Chicago, and NLM style guides are available to help you accurately document your research.

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Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan

When we don’t have an item, we’ll try to get it for you.

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