Research appointment with a Librarian

• Follow this link to make an appointment. 

Scheduling a research appointment with a librarian provides students with personalized, one-on-one assistance to help with research projects, assignments, or general information needs. Appointments can cover a variety of topics such as finding and evaluating sources, using library databases, developing research strategies, or citing sources correctly. During your session, we offer tailored guidance and expert advice to help users navigate complex information resources and succeed in their academic work.

Student Success Center | VCCS Library Services

Discover the tools, resources, and support you need for academic success! VCCS Library Services supports all 23 Virginia Community Colleges with:

• Research Support: Access 200+ research databases and live chat with librarians 24/7.
• Publication Support: Specialized tools and systems for academic publishing.
• Course Support: Open and affordable course materials to enhance learning.

Internet - Use and Evaluation

• Finding Information on the Internet – from the Teaching Library at UC Berkeley

Citing References

• American Psychological Association Style – focuses on electronic references
• APA Citation Style: Examples for Nursing Students (and others!) – from the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
• Citing References in Your Paper – from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Writing Center
• OWL: Handouts: Research and Documenting Sources – from Purdue University Online Writing Lab

Plagiarism

• Avoiding Plagiarism – from Purdue University Online Writing Lab

Library of Congress Classification

• Library of Congress Classification – from the Library of Congress