O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library
Reference Department

Welcome to the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library Reference Department.  If you don't find what you're looking for on our web pages, please contact us.

Research Help

The Reference Department provides personal assistance in answering questions, locating information, and doing research. We can help you find information using a variety of electronic and print resources, including traditional reference materials, commercial databases, and the World Wide Web.

• About research and reference services
• Ask a librarian (e-mail reference service)
• Make an appointment
• New in the Library email newsletter: email Susan Price
• Reference staff and subject specialties
• Virtual reference shelf (quick reference web links)

Instructional Services

Reference staff provide instruction on library resources and research strategies through classes, workshops, and working one-on-one with students, faculty, and staff of the University of St. Thomas.

• Citing sources in a bibliography
• Liaison librarians by subject expertise
• Library research guide to our electronic information and communication resources
• Library workshops and instruction
• Make an appointment
• Services for faculty and staff

Collection Development and Management

Librarians act as liaisons or subject specialists and assist with the development and management of library collections in department subject areas.

• Collection development at the St. Thomas Libraries
• Liaison librarians by subject expertise
• Liaison librarians and subject specialties
• Tools for selectors
• Services and resources for faculty

Resources for Research

• Access to web-based databases
• Links to database guides
• Searching the World Wide Web
• Subject guides to information resources (web, electronic, and print)

Updated November 2001, August 2004
Marianne Hageman / mdhageman@stthomas.edu
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