Research Help at the Library
Courtright Memorial Library is the “one stop shop” for research assistance at Otterbein University! Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff, our expert staff is here to help you with all your research needs. Click and expand the entries below to see how to get personalized, one-on-one research help from our librarians, or scroll down for links to helpful research resources from the Library.
Research support services (in-person, online, and by phone) are currently available during the following hours:
Academic Term:
- Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
- Friday 9am-6pm
- Saturday 12pm-6pm
- Sunday 3pm-7pm
Summer Term & University Breaks:
- Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Please know that there may be up to a 4-hour delay in response during our research support hours as our librarians and other research staff are working hard to assist all members of the Otterbein community.
Research Assistance
Contact Us Directly
- By Phone: 614-823-1984
- By Text (SMS): 614-208-0529
- By Email: library@otterbein.edu
- Live Chat: Click the “Ask Me” tab on the right side of any Library web page.
- Circulation Desk: 614-823-1215 ext. 4
Personal Librarians
The Personal Librarian Program provides a one-on-one connection to Courtright Memorial Library’s services and resources for Otterbein students. Personal librarians are assigned by major (including undeclared) and provide help with the transition to college academics; subject-specific research skills and resources; assistance with course assignments, fellowship/scholarship applications, job or graduate school research, and more.
Research Consultation
Courtright Memorial Library’s staff is available for one-on-one research consultations for Otterbein students, faculty, and staff. Research consultation sessions are up to 30 minutes long, and can cover a wide range of research topics, including assistance in finding books and articles, research topic selection, and search technique instruction.
Liaison Librarians
Liaison librarians are Courtright Memorial Library staff assigned to assist faculty and staff from specific academic and administrative departments. They provide bespoke research and course material selection assistance, information literacy instruction sessions, support with finding and using Library resources, and more. Contact your liaison librarian to see how the Courtright Memorial Library can help you in your classroom!
Research Resource Links (Available 24/7)
Contact the Library
138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu
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