LibGuides: SLS 1501: Get Help

Ask a Librarian!

Ask A Librarian!

The Reference Department provides help with using the library by chat, email, and phone in addition to in-person service at the Reference Desk!

Before getting in touch, see our frequently asked questions.

	Sun-Thu: 10 AM - 12 AM Fri - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM	CHAT Get help with your research and library- related questions. FAU librarians will be available from 9 AM - 5 PM from Monday through Friday. For all other times, librarians from around the state will be available for chat.
	Sun-Thu: 10 AM - 12 AM Fri - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM	TEXT Send your text to (561) 767-8867. Example: Text to (561) 767-8867: fau How late are you open on Saturday?
	Anytime!	E-MAIL Send us your questions! Responses may be sent within the next business day or 48 hours.
	Available during open building hours	PHONE Contact your campus library for assistance. Boca Raton: (561) 297-3785 Jupiter: (561) 799-8530
	Available during open building hours	IN-PERSON Visit the Reference Desk or any library service desk for questions and answers.
	Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Resource Guide	ONLINE • Learn how to find books and articles • Discover tips on doing research • Locate library and campus information AND more!

Library Workshops

Do you need to use the library for other assignments, but could use a quick lesson? Please attend our library workshops! Library workshops cover the following topics:

How to do library research.
Using APA style and citations.
Locating business and company information.
...And more!

See the library workshop page for the current offerings! For additional assistance, make a request for a research consultation!

Writing & The Research Process

Do you need help with starting your assignment or with the research process? Check these links for information to get you started.

APA Formatting and Style Guide
This page from the Online Writing Center at Purdue University shows the general rules for APA style, and shows how to create citations and organize a paper.
FAU Libraries Webcasts & Tutorials
Did you miss your library session, or do you need a refresher on how to use the catalog? Check this web page for tutorials on using the library catalog, your Owl Card, the FAU Libraries' basic library services, and more!
How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
This web page by the Olin & Uris Libraries at Cornell University defines what an annotated bibliography is and how to create one.
MLA Formatting and Style Guide
This page provides information on using MLA citation style and format, and is provided by the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.
Picking a Topic is Research!
This page by the North Carolina University Libraries quickly describes the research process and how to pick a topic.
Research Checklist - FAU Libraries
Follow these broad steps to search for information, evaluate it, and integrate it into your written assignment.
University Center for Excellence in Writing
The University Center for Excellence in Writing provides a range of free support services and will help at any point in the writing process (i.e. brainstorming, drafting, revision) with papers for courses.