Research Consultations

Librarians are here to help students use the library and do research.

Consult with a Librarian

Students can consult with a college librarian...

in person, in the Learning Commons

by phone, call (518) 381-1235.

online, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Use our Ask Us 24/7 chat box

Librarians can help students:

• Learn about the library and what it has to offer
• Select a research topic
• Develop a research strategy, including what words to search, and what research tools to use
• Use research tools such as library databases, library catalogs, Google Scholar, etc.
• Find information in print and other formats
• Cite sources
• Avoid plagiarism
• Find and use images and other sources in a way that is respectful of copyright

Ask Us 24/7