Research Help & FAQ

General Assistance

• Library hours and contacts
• Library services
• Library directory
• Accommodations For Special Needs Patrons

In-Library Assistance

• Help with research: go to the 1st floor Reference Desk
• Help locating a book in the shelves
  • Go to the 1st floor Circulation Desk or
  • On the 3rd and 4th floors use the telephone by the stairs/elevator to call for help at the Circulation Desk
• Help with writing assignments, citation format, etc. : go to 2nd floor Writing Center

Off-site Library Assistance

• Email

  • Ask a Librarian (Chat-Text-Email)
  • Circulation Help - SVSU_Library@svsu.edu
  • Interlibrary Loan Help - SVSU_Library@svsu.edu
  • Suggest book purchases and Other Suggestions

• Help with research:

  • General
    • Call the Research Center Desk (989.964.4242)
    • Online Tutorials
    • Ask a Librarian (Chat-Text-Email)
  • Research Tools
    • Research Guides
  • Services
    • ILL MeLCat and Document Delivery