Consultation Request Form

Current members of the Barnard and Columbia community are welcome to make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with a Barnard reference librarian.  This service, which is intended for library users who need in-depth, advanced help with their research, can provide

instruction in creating effective research strategies; help with identifying the best resources, in print or online; uninterrupted time with a reference librarian.

Faculty and other researchers may also find it useful to request

an in-depth introduction to a particular library resource; an overview of new resources in a particular subject area.

Time Considerations:  Because of the preparation time required by the librarian, appointments are generally scheduled about seven days after the submission of the request.  Therefore, a consultation might be most useful if you are working on a long-term or major research project, particularly if you have reached a point where you feel "stuck" or cannot find the resources you need.

If you have an immediate research need, or are just starting your research and need general help, please come directly to the Reference Desk during reference hours, call the Reference Desk at 212-854-3953, or use the online chat service Ask Us Now.  

You can also consult the following:

the Barnard Library Subject Guides, the Columbia Libraries Subject Guides, the Barnard Research Guides for Specific Courses (there may be one specific to your course).

To request a consultation, please fill out the form below and click on "Submit" to e-mail it to the Reference Department. 

Sometimes library users request more than one consultation around the same time; it would be useful for us to know that before setting up appointments. If you think you need to request two consultations for different projects, please complete two forms, but mention it in the Comments box.

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