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Learning How to use the Library

Online Tutorials

The Library Research for Biology tutorial, developed for Bio 5A, focuses on learning how to use the library to find scientific information.

Individual Help   

Make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with a reference librarian for help with a library research assignment, dissertation research, or just to learn a new database. Request an appointment:

• In person at the reference desk
• phone (951-827-3316),
• email (sciref@ucr.edu),
• online form 

Research Guides

Look for guides describing library services and resources at each library and on our Web site.  There are guides for SCOTTY, the Connecting from off-campus and many of the periodical indexes.