WCSU Libraries    Reference Services

Both the Haas and the Young Libraries have Reference Desks staffed by professional librarians most hours the libraries are open who are there to answer your questions and assist you in the research process. Visit the reference desk in either library for in-depth and thorough explanations of databases, sources, procedures. The Librarians are prepared to answer questions regarding:

• Library services and hours
• The holdings of the WCSU Libraries
• How to locate materials owned by the WCSU Libraries
• How to use the CONSULS online catalog
• How to use Inter-Campus Loan to borrow materials owned by other libraries in the CSU system
• How to use online periodical indexes and databases
• How to locate government documents
• How to use Interlibrary Loan to borrow materials from libraries outside the CSU system
• Formats for typing bibliographies, footnotes, and endnotes
• And more!

You can also ask questions by phone (203.837.9110 for the Haas Library and 203.837.9139 for the Young Library) or by email.

Mediated online searching (DIALOG, STN, etc.) is available to WCSU students, faculty, and staff by appointment--please call the Reference Librarian at (203) 837-9116.

All patrons are encouraged to use these reference services to get the most out of their library!