Reference

Research librarians are a valuable resource for TCU students, faculty and staff. You are encouraged to call upon the reference staff for:

• locating specific factual information
• assistance in using the library catalog
• help in submitting interlibrary loan requests
• instruction in the use of databases
• access to U.S. federal resources, Texas documents, and European Union resources
• suggestions for locating resources external to TCU
• or for any other informational question you might have

Research and Library Help Desk:

Phone: 817.257.7117

There are several ways to contact research librarians — in person, by phone, by email or by IM (Instant Messaging). All these methods are explained on the Ask a Librarian page.

Location: Information Commons desk (Map)

For exceptions to regular hours, please check the library hours page.       

Day	Hours
Sunday	1 pm - 5 pm
Monday	8 am - 9 pm
Tuesday	8 am - 9 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 9 pm
Thursday	8 am - 9 pm
Friday	8 am - 5 pm
Saturday	1 pm - 5 pm

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Research librarians

Many of the librarians within the Reference Department are subject specialists for various subject disciplines. Some of the research librarians are located in other library departments also (Music & Brite).

These librarians:

• provide personalized walk-up help at the library's Information Commons research desk
• provide more in-depth assistance to individuals and/or groups through appointment-based meetings
• provide class instruction sessions specifically related to your course topic
• purchase materials for the library's collections (both print & electronic) for specific subject disciplines

Video: Research Librarians -- Who are they and what can they do for you?

Contact information:

	Brenda Barnes	Head of Reference Depository Coordinator for Government Information
	b.barnes@tcu.edu 817.257.5430	Reference Department Government Information Research Librarian For: Government Information Reference Materials

	Pat Austin	Senior Library Specialist
	p.austin@tcu.edu 817.257.6063	Reference Department

	Diana Boerner	Research Librarian:  Business, Economics, Journalism & Ranch Management
	d.boerner@tcu.edu 817.257.5336 Blog: Business Exchange Meebo: alldbizness	Reference Department Research Librarian For: Accounting Business Economics Finance Information Systems & Supply Chain Management Journalism Management Marketing Ranch Management

	Jeff Bond	Science Librarian
	j.bond@tcu.edu 817.257.7107 AIM: TCUjeff	Reference Department Research Librarian For: Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Geology, Energy and the Environment Mathematics Physics & Astronomy Psychology

	Ammie Harrison	Humanities and Theatre Research Librarian
	a.harrison@tcu.edu 817.257.5338 Blog: Humanities & Theatre Lifeline Meebo: artucute	Reference Department Research Librarian For: English Modern Language Studies Film, Television & Digital Media Theatre Spanish & Hispanic Studies

	Robyn Reid	Social Sciences Librarian
	r.reid@tcu.edu 817.257.5337 Blog: Science is Meant to be Social	Reference Department Research Librarian For: Anthropology Communication Studies Criminal Justice Education History & Geography Military Science Political Science Sociology

	Alysha Sapp	Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian
	alysha.sapp@tcu.edu 817.257.5348	Reference Department Research Librarian For: Communication Sciences & Disorders Kinesiology Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Nutrition Sciences Social Work

	Laura Steinbach	Art & Design Librarian
	l.steinbach@tcu.edu 817.257.7311	Reference Department Research Librarian For: Art Education Art History Graphic Design Intr Design & Merchandising Studio Art

Research librarians in other departments:

	Cari Alexander	Music/Media Librarian
	c.alexander2@tcu.edu 817.257.7667	Music/Media Library Research Librarian For: Music

	Charles Bellinger	Divinity & Religion Librarian
	c.bellinger@tcu.edu 817.257.7668	Brite Divinity School Research Librarian For: Philosophy Religion Theology

	Laura Ruede	Dance Librarian/ Van Cliburn Archivist
	l.ruede@tcu.edu 817.257.7774	Music/Media Library Research Librarian For: Classical & Contemporary Dance

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Research consultations

Research librarians not only help in finding answers to short factual questions -- they also assist with research needs ranging from in-depth research for class papers, theses and dissertations to research in support of the publishing endeavors of faculty, staff and students. For your research topic, resources we can help you find include:

• books
• journal articles
• government information
• multimedia (video, CDs, music scores, images)
• archival information

To make an appointment for a research consultation, contact one of the library's research librarians.

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