Research Help
Ask Us!
- Ask a Librarian form
- Email:Â preus-library@chat.libraryh3lp.com
- Phone: 563-387-1163
- In person
At the Research Help Desk, Librarians Will Help You:
- Develop a research strategy for locating information on your topic.
- Find answers to specific questions.
- Locate books and other library material using WorldCat Discovery, the library’s online catalog.
- Use the library’s print and electronic resources.
- Select and evaluate authoritative information sources.
- Find “quick” reference resources, including, style guides, English and foreign language dictionaries, thesauruses, and current atlases.
- Help you locate journal articles in the library, online in fulltext databases, or through Interlibrary Loan
- Understand library services and policies.
Research Assistance Appointments
Individualized appointments are available to assist students with assignments, research papers, and senior projects. Please visit the Reference Desk to discuss your research or to request an appointment.
Faculty Research
Please contact the Research Help Desk or your Library Liaison to discuss your research project.