General Research: Finding help at the libraries

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Library Access

Find It @MU
Find It @MU provides an easy means of linking to fulltext articles and other resources held by the MU Libraries that are not directly available in the database being searched.
Off-Campus Access
A number of library resources cannot be accessed from off-campus via the Library Login method. A VPN connection is required for these.

Where to find help

"Ask a Librarian"
You can use the "Ask a Librarian" online chat tool to chat with a librarian 24/7.
Visit the Information Desk
You can visit or call the Information Desk in the lobby of Raynor Library at (414) 288-7556. You can review the hours for Raynor Library and the Information Desk at this link.
Email the Library
You can also email the library about at this link. (Generally speaking, you should receive a response from a librarian in less than 24 hours.)
Schedule a Research Consultation
You can schedule a research consultation with a librarian at this link. In your message please identify your instructor so we can match you with your course section's librarian. If you know your librarian's email address, then you can also email your librarian directly to schedule a research consultation.
Explore other Research Guides
You can also explore research guides in specific subject areas like Business, Management, Marketing, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Communication, and Journalism at this link.

VIDEO: Library Homepage Overview

Get a brief overview of the areas of the library homepage that will help prevent anxiety, headaches and all nighters during your research process.

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VIDEO: How to Schedule an Online Research Appointment

At one point or another, you may find you need in-depth help with a research project. This brief video explains what a research appointment is and how to schedule one. Make an appointment today!