Library Overview for Tutors: Role of the Library Faculty

Faculty librarians at the Research Help Desk teach research skills & assist with research.

• There is a lot more to research than finding an article in a database, so please refer students to us first.
• Just like you refer students to us for research issues, we also refer back to tutors for help with writing issues.
• Faculty librarians are generally scheduled at the Research Help Desk for all the hours the Downey Center is open.
• We can help answer research questions in several ways:
  • in-person
  • library chat
    • we also launch Zoom from the chat
  • phone: (209) 384-6083
  • text: (209) 666-3235
  • email: refdesk@mccd.edu 
• While we aren't tech support, we can also help with basic computer, printing/copying, and WiFi questions if the Technology Support Desk technician is helping others.
• We often have access to print cards for emergency/stressful times.

We also teach classes and create learning content for courses, teach LRNR 30, develop research & citation guides, & offer standalone workshops.

• In some online classes, your instructors may have you complete Canvas modules and/or tutorials we have created for classes.
• If you're taking an in-person class, you might come to the library for a research class, but we also sometimes go to your classroom.
• We have developed research guides for different subjects & citation styles.
• One section of LRNR 30 Information Concepts & Research Skills is taught every fall & spring semester.