El Centro College Library

Ask a Librarian

Ask a Librarian via Email ~ Who May Use This Service? ~ What Types of Questions are Appropriate to Ask?

Ask us your questions regarding Library resources and research! There are a variety of ways to get help from a librarian. You can:

come see us in person (El Centro College Library, 2nd floor of the B Building)
call us (214.860.2174)
chat with us (during library hours)
Ask a Librarian via Email

Who may use this service?

DCCCD students, staff, and faculty. Individuals not affiliated with the Dallas County Community College District may only post questions specifically pertaining to our Library collections.

What types of questions are appropriate to ask?

We can get you started with ideas to begin your research, help you locate sources of information, and brainstorm other related topics! Often, the information you want isn't available on the Internet, but might be available through our library databases.

Types of questions you can ask:

questions for which you need brief factual answers: How do I write a citation for...?
questions regarding DCCCD Library services, resources, databases, and items we own
help in using the databases: I have looked in ______ and can't find what I need. Where else should I look?
help in starting research on school-related topics: How do I begin research for...?
tips in best sources of information related to school-related topics: Where can I find statistics on...?

Ask a Librarian via Email

Name:

Status: (select one - see note above)
DCCCD Student DCCCD Staff Not a DCCCD Student or Staff

Email Address:

Phone Number (day):

Phone Number (evening):

Fax Number:

Purpose of the Request (research paper, speech, business plan, etc.):

Types of Materials You Prefer to Use:
Books (picked up at a DCCCD campus of your choice)
Magazine or Newspaper Articles

What is your question? Please type all of the question... you will not be able to send attachments to this request.

Please give as much detail as possible, including any databases you may have already used or searches/terms you've already used:-)

Allow 3-4 hours for a librarian to get back to you. Reference Librarians will attempt to send responses via email to all questions within 24 hours excluding weekends, holidays, and unforeseen events.

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Reference/Information Desk: 214-860-2174 Circulation: 214-860-2175
Comments or suggestions are welcome.
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Last Updated: April 14, 2008