Research Consultants
Research consultants are highly-trained students ready to help you improve your library research skills. Research consultants can help you:
- Brainstorm topics
- Develop research strategies to be more effective
- Navigate databases, government websites, and citation manuals
- Understand terms like "peer-reviewed" and "scholarly"
- Differentiate between primary and secondary sources
- Read and evaluate sources for credibility and relevance
- Cite research and create annotated bibliographies
Meet with a Research Consultant
Make an appointment or drop by during open hours to meet with a consultant. We can't wait to meet with you!
Hours
Mary Idema Pew Library (Allendale)
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Day |
Times |
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Sunday |
2:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Monday |
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Tuesday |
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
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Thursday |
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Steelcase Library (Downtown)
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Day |
Time |
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Sunday |
closed |
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Monday |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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Tuesday |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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Thursday |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
About Our Staff
Our staff have many interests and study a wide array of disciplines. Click the link below to learn more about the consultants.