A short overview of our research consultation.

1. Research Consultations
Seth M. Porter
Instructional & Reference Librarian

2. What is a Research Consultation?
• A research consultation is an extended formal appointment with the subject
specialist librarian.
• A research consultation can be about specific topics, general information,
research methods, information literacy, specific assignments, narrowing a
topic and more.
• Think of it as a therapy session for your research needs!

3. What is a Research Consultation?
• Examples of consultation needs:
• Basic Library Use (checking out books, using website, interlibrary loan, etc)
• Information literacy (research, topic development, evaluating resources,
etc)
• Subject Specific (engineering resources, nursing resources, etc)
• Assignment Specific (resources about quantum dots, primary sources from
the Revolutionary War, etc)

4. One on One Instruction
• Research consultations are a component of our information literacy
program.
• This is one on one instruction with a research expert .
• We won’t do your work for you, we help put you on the right path with the
right tools.

5. Who does it benefit?
• Anybody with a question or research problem!
• This will benefit anyone from freshman-doctoral students.
• Each consultation is different and will be prepared in that manner by the subject specialist
librarian.
• Graduate students with large research projects often need guidance on research
topics, information retrieval and management.

6. Requesting a Consultation

7. Requesting a Consultation

8. Research Consultation Process & Policy
• Fill out Research Consultation form or call (256) 824-6529.
• Indicate your research needs and topic of consultation.
• Indicate more than one potential time to meet.
• Provide contact information for scheduling purposes.

9. Key Points
• A research consultation is a meeting for your specific research needs.
• A research consultation is one on one instruction with a subject specialist
research expert.
• A research consultation can benefit anyone working on research or anyone
not sure of their research needs.
• Remember to fill out the form or call to set up a research consultation.

10. Contact Information
• Call us: (256)824-6529
• Text us: (256) 286-2368
• Chat with us: http://libanswers.uah.edu/
• https://twitter.com/uahlibrary
• https://www.facebook.com/uahlibrary
• Seth Porter: Instructional & Reference Librarian
• 256.824.6130
• smp0024@uah.edu