Reference librarians are information specialists who can save you time by steering you toward relevant and reliable sources. With the help of an expert, you can make the best use of electronic databases, Web search engines, and other reference tools.
When you ask a reference librarian for help, be prepared to answer a number of questions:
What is your assignment?
In which academic discipline are you writing?
What is your tentative research question?
How long will the paper be?
How much time can you spend on the project?
It’s a good idea to bring a copy of the assignment with you.