I need help now. How can I get support from a librarian?
Whether you are just starting to narrow down a research topic, searching for peer-reviewed articles, or looking for resources to manage your bibliography, your librarians are here to support you.
We can help you with:
- Search strategies (Brainstorming keywords, narrowing down a topic, and navigating library databases)
- Finding sources (Searching for full-text articles, books, and statistics)
- Citation tools & resources (Guiding you to reliable information about different styles, helping you set up citation managers like Zotero)
Get help fast:
If the Reference Desk is open, there is a librarian ready to help! Check our hours here.
- In Person: Drop-in support at the desk on the main floor of the library
- Live Chat: Always a librarian, never a bot!
- Email: send your question to reference@sacredheart.edu
- Phone: 203-371-7726
If the desk is closed: Please send us an email or leave a voicemail. We will get back to you as soon as we reopen!
Get in-depth help from your subject librarian:
Each major and program at SHU has a dedicated librarian who specializes in your subject. Find your subject expert, make an appointment, or get in touch via email on our Ask a Librarian page.
