Got a paper due for midterms? Maybe you’re beginning your thesis or dissertation this semester? Galvin Library has the resources you need, whether you’re writing that first college paper or doing research for a dissertation. Our Reference section, located on the upper level of Galvin Library, has a number of books on how to conduct research and write papers. Use the IIT Library Catalog to do a subject search for “Report writing” to see what’s available.

You can also ask any of our friendly reference librarians for more help researching your topic. Stop by the Reference Desk on the upper level, or make an appointment with your subject specialist. Don’t want to leave your home or office? IM or Email us instead.

Of course, IIT students are known for their independent critical thinking skills. If you want to begin your research at Galvin on your own, or if you get stuck along the way, try our Research Guides for help. For beginning research, we recommend checking out Finding Scholarly Articles, Using Databases, and Evaluating Online Resources to get you started.

Galvin Library is here to help you achieve your academic and professional goals!

Have you ever been at home searching for an article, and can’t find it? Having trouble logging in to your library account? Now you can get help without having to leave the convenience of your home or office! Galvin Library now offers patrons the ability to Instant Message (IM) a Reference Librarian. Instant Messaging, a real-time internet chat program, is used by millions of people around the world every day. All you need is a computer and access to the internet. Galvin Library uses the following screen names and IM clients:

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM): IITLibrary
Google Talk: IITLibrary@gmail.com
MSN Messenger: IITLibrary@hotmail.com
Yahoo Messenger: AskIITLibrary

Any of the above services can also be accessed using Meebo, a Web-based IM client portal.

If you don’t have an IM account or screen name, you can still IM a librarian using the Meebo widget on our Ask a Librarian page!

The service is available during all regular library hours. See our Ask a Librarian pages for more information.

Have you ever been at home searching for an article, and can’t find it? Having trouble logging in to your library account? Now you can get help without having to leave the convenience of your home or office! Galvin Library now offers patrons the ability to Instant Message (IM) a Reference Librarian. Instant Messaging, a real-time internet chat program, is used by millions of people around the world every day. All you need is a computer and access to the internet. Galvin Library uses the following screen names and IM clients:

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM): IITLibrary
Google Talk: IITLibrary@gmail.com
MSN Messenger: IITLibrary@hotmail.com
Yahoo Messenger: AskIITLibrary

Any of the above services can also be accessed using Meebo, a Web-based IM client portal.

If you don’t have an IM account or screen name, you can still IM a librarian using the Meebo widget on our Ask a Librarian page!

The service is available during all regular library hours. See our Ask a Librarian pages for more information.