Research Support

Collection

The Reference Department maintains a 12,000 volume print collection of general and subject specific almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, handbooks, indexes, and statistics. In addition it provides access to more than 250 indexing, abstracting and full-text Databases available on the Web and to more than 150 CD-ROM titles available within the library.

Services

Reference / Research Assistance

Reference librarians answer questions at the desk, on the telephone (610-519-4273) or via email (ref@villanova.edu). They will help you locate information for class and personal use, recommend resources, assist with the formulation of research strategies, and instruct in the use of print and electronic resources.

Research Appointment

Villanova students, faculty, or staff may schedule an appointment with a reference librarian for assistance with research projects. Please fill out and submit the online form.

Information Literacy Program

To find out more about this program, click on Information Literacy Program.

Request Forms

• Ask a Librarian  (ref@villanova.edu)
• Research Appointment with a Librarian

Hours

Professional librarians are available for assistance at the research desk:

Staff