Research Like a Boss with Atkins Library
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What are Atkins Library subject librarians?
Subject librarians are your special weapon to take on your research assignments. Find out who your subject librarian is today!
Library employees that help students with their research and specialize in different academic disciplines
Librarians who order and manage the library’s electronic resources
Librarians who solely assist faculty research
Professional shushers
Where can I find my subject librarian? OR How do I know who is my subject librarian?
You can find subject librarians at the link below, answering the chat on the library’s website, at the combined research help and circulation desk on the 1st floor. You can also contact us by phone 704-687-0891 and by email askatkins@uncc.edu.
https://library.uncc.edu/research-write/get-research-help/subject-librarians
At the Research Help Desk (Circulation Desk)
The chat box on the website
All of the above (and more!)
How can I request a consultation with a librarian?
There are two main ways to request a consultation with a librarian. The easiest way is to directly email the subject librarian assigned to your discipline or here: askatkins@uncc.edu. You can also send a request through the connect system (undergraduates only) here: https://connect.uncc.edu/and anyone can request here: https://atkinsapps.uncc.edu/research_consultation/ .
a. Undergraduates can use the Connect form.
b. By email
c. By owl
d. Only a and b!
How much did Atkins Library spend on online resources last year?
Online library resources, ebooks, and databases are available 24/7 to help you with your studies. If there is a resource you cannot access through our website (https://library.uncc.edu/ ), contact Research and Instruction Services askatkins@uncc.edu. Never pay out of pocket for a resource before checking with the library and your college.
a. $100,000
b. $500,000
c. $1,000,000
d. $4,300,000
My subject librarian can help me….?
Subject librarians can support you at every step of the research process, but cannot help you compose your papers. Luckily, our friends over at the Writing Center can assist with that!
a. Develop and focus my research topic
b. Identify and navigate library resources to find scholarly sources
c. Write my research paper
d. Only a and b
How do I request an item that is not physically located at Atkins Library?
Check out the library’s catalog search on our homepage here: https://library.uncc.edu/ . After searching for the item, click on the title you want. In the ‘Get It’ section of the title’s page click the ‘Request’ link.
a) Call the Circulation Desk
b) Drive to the items location
c) Place an item request in our library’s catalog
d) Purchase the item
Subject librarians create disciplinary-specific guides filled with resources and tools you can use for research. What are these called?
See if your subject or course has a research guide by going to https://library.uncc.edu/research-write/research-guides
Library Manuals
Research Guides
Meditation Guides
Research Outfitter
Which of these departments has a subject librarian?
YOU get a subject librarian and YOU get a subject librarian, EVERYONE gets a subject librarian! We have subject librarians for every department and program on campus! Find yours by searching for your major here: https://library.uncc.edu/research-write/get-research-help/subject-librarians
Philosophy
Marketing
Computer Science
Math
All of the above
How early should I schedule a research consultation with my subject librarian?
Schedule your consultation early enough that you have plenty of time to do your research and if needed, get books and articles through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. More information is here: https://library.uncc.edu/check-out-request/request-items/interlibrary-loan
As soon as you have identified a potential topic and are struggling to find relevant and reliable sources
Right before an assignment is due
When you register for the class
When my professor tells me
What virtual research services are available right now?
Hopefully by now, you understand that Atkins library is here for all of your research needs. We are committed to reaching you where you are and providing you with help virtually by email, phone call, video conferencing, and on our website (chat and resources).
Meeting with my subject librarian virtually with video conferencing software or through a phone call.
Online chat on the library’s website
Email research help through askatkins@uncc.edu or my subject librarian
All of the above
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