Why Peer Research support? Students have questions and need basic research help. Students are also more likely to ask a friend or a peer for help. We hope that by having you in the library that we'll be able to help more students. The goal of this guide is to provide you with readings and training exercises that will help you succeed.
As a Peer Research Consultant, you will:
Please make sure you show up on time and are ready to begin your shift.
When you start your shift:
During your shift
At the end of your shift
Students may be reluctant to seek help at the reference desk . You can provide good service by:
Smith Library Center A to Z: https://www.southwestern.edu/library/a-z/
Get familiar with the Smith Library Center: https://www.southwestern.edu/library/a-z/about-the-library/
Research Appointment Request (with a Librarian): https://docs.google.com/a/southwestern.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAoHBR5E_GZ7xeIyuNMlmlfXk_KploFF8F8z3EEdMko7H8ig/viewform
Liaison Librarians: https://www.southwestern.edu/library/a-z/subject-liaisons-list/
Borrower Services: https://www.southwestern.edu/library/infodesk/borrower-services/
Interlibrary Loan - Get It!: https://www.southwestern.edu/library/research/get-it/