Research Help
The Research Help Desk is located on McConnell Library's 3rd floor, in the Library Commons. Library staff provide research assistance that supports the library’s mission to invite and inspire learning, intellectual and artistic creativity, and the free and open exploration of ideas.
To make an appointment with an RUC Librarian, email ruclibrary@radford.edu or visit our webpage to contact a specific librarian.
Regular Spring 2024 Semester Hours
- Mondays - Thursdays: 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
- Fridays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Ask a Librarian chat is available 24/7.
For alternate week hours, see the Research Services LibGuide.
Make an Appointment with a Specific Librarian
To schedule an online or in-person consultation:
- Click on the librarian's hyperlinked name to access their calendar tool,
- Email one of our librarians directly, or
- Contact the Research Help Desk with a few times that work for you.
Jennifer Resor Whicker
jrwhicker@radford.edu
540-831-5691
Research Services: English, School of Communication, Criminal Justice, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Alyssa Archer
aarcher2@radford.edu
540-831-5688
Research Services: College of Education & Human Development, Artis College of Science and Technology
Lisa Dinkle
ldinkle@radford.edu
540-831-5702
Research Services: Waldron College of Health & Human Services, College of Nursing
Tony Pepper
tjpepper@radford.edu
540-831-5488
Research Services: First-year Classes
Barbara Tait
btait@radford.edu
540-831-5488
Research Services: College of Visual & Performing Arts; Foreign Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Lisa Vassady
ljvassady@radford.edu
540-831-5686
Research Services: Davis College of Business and Economics, Honors Librarian
Christina Manzo
cmanzo4@radford.edu
540-831-1348
Jamie Price
jprice13@radford.edu
540-831-1661
Mary Catherine Santoro
msantoro@radford.edu
540-831-1823