| Link / Contact Info | Topic / Resource | Availability |
| General | ||
| Chat live |
Anything JFL, including finding sources |
Whenever JFL is open |
| Email research@liberty.edu | ||
| Call (434) 582-2220 | ||
| Tom Fesmire, Liaison to SOA; twfesmire@liberty.edu; 434-592-3356 |
Normal business hours, M-F |
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| Research | ||
| Search Tips | Techniques to help focus your search | Always |
| Beginning the Research Process | Using the JFL for research - 6 intro videos | Always |
| Walk-up reference desk at Customer Service Center in JFL | Help from a Librarian | Weekdays 10 - 5, during fall & spring semesters |
| How to Find and Use E-books | Ebook FAQs; how to download an ebook; how to find ebooks by subject; finding free ebooks | Always |
| Schedule a consultation | 45 min one-on-one with librarian for in-depth research assistance | Schedule one day in advance |
| Library Handout | Overview of JFL with detailed search strategies | Always |
|
Video tutorial: Using Sage Research Methods |
Help with navigating qualitative, quantitative, and advanced research practices and approaches | Always |
| Writing | ||
| APA Format | Link to APA help page in this Guide | Always |
| Residential Writing Center | Writing | Mon -Thur, 9 am- 9 pm; Fri, 9 am - 5 pm, during fall & spring semesters |
| Online Writing Center | Writing | Varies; see webpage |
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Video tutorial: Writing a Paper in Academic Writer |
User-friendly platform that guides you through writing your paper in APA format; features templates, reference-checking tools, automatic formatting, and more; you write your paper within the Academic Writer interface. | Always |
