No matter your research question or need, our library staff are here to help. We can
help make plans for any kind of research projects, large papers, master’s and doctoral
projects, and lesson plans. Peruse our collection of guides and tutorials, and reach
out for additional assistance.
Not sure what your first steps are? Use our Ask a Librarian chat 24/7, and we can get you started in the right direction.
At the McConnell Library location, our Research Help Desk is located on the 3rd floor,
in the library commons on our campus in Radford, VA.
Research Services: College of Education & Human Development, Artis College of Science and Technology
Research Services: First-year Classes
Research Services: College of Visual & Performing Arts; Foreign Languages, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research Services: Davis College of Business and Economics, Honors Librarian
The following list of librarian and professor-curated database lists will get you started.
We offer virtual and in-person research skills workshops at both library locations.
Many workshops are drop-in instructional sessions that students from either campus
are welcome to attend (please double-check with library staff). In addition to research
workshops, we offer events and programming to provide instruction and entertainment
throughout the school year.
Want to request a specific workshop? Contact Jennifer Resor-Whicker, Head of Research Services at McConnell or Mary Catherine Santoro, Clinical Instruction and Outreach Librarian at RUC.