Reference

The Reference Department is your primary resource for personal help with research questions small and large. The Reference Librarian is here to help with locating materials of all sorts; books, journal articles, e-books, online resources, and websites that cover your topic. For extensive research projects call ahead to make an appointment. The Reference Desk is open every day for in-person help.

For telephone assistance call 252-335-3427. If you would like a reference question answered by email send your enquiry to djmbrown@mail.ecsu.edu

Ask a Research Question

Locating Resources in the Library
7 Steps to Effective Library Research
Subject Guides
RefWorks - a research management, writing, and collaboration tool

Citing Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
UNC Chapel Hill Libraries offers a very helpful tutorial.
http://www.lib.unc.edu/house/citationbuilder/

Reference Department Resources and Policies