Reference Services

Reference Service Is Available...

in person during the times listed below.
via email. Send email to reference@methodist.edu and get a response within 24-48 hours.
on the phone. Call (910) 630-7123 during the times listed below for assistance.

will help you obtaining materials for your paper, project, or presentation.
will conduct searches using Electronic Resources to locate citations or article that you can use in your project.
will use reference materials, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, and statistical sources, to find an answers to a query or define a term or concept.
will assist you in locating materials in the Davis Memorial Library or in other libraries' collections.
will conduct web searches to locate appropriate materials.
will assist you in formatting a citation for a works cited list.
work with you as a team.

will not choose a topic for you. The librarians will direct you to sources to help you decide on a topic, but they will not select your topic for you.will not proof-read your paper. You can make an appointment at the Writing Center or see your instructor for assistance.
will not do your paper for you. You need to take the lead in the research process.
do not work unattended. You cannot leave a list of what you want and come back later.
do not work with patrons who are engaged in cell phone conversations. Finish your call, and then ask for help.