Kraemer Family Library

Research Help

Reference Desk

The Reference Desk is staffed by reference librarians and can answer your research or library related questions.

Contact the Reference Desk

Visit Us
The Reference Desk is located near the Main Entrance of the Library. Come by and ask your questions in person!

Call Us
Give the Reference Desk a call at 255-3295. If no one answers, please leave a message and we'll get back to you.

Email Us
Email the Reference Desk at refdesk@uccs.edu. We'll respond within two business days.

Note: The Reference Desk services are only available during Reference Desk Hours.

Research Consultations

Need individual help for a research project? Set up an individual research consultation with a librarian! A research consultation includes one-on-one help from a librarian, answering your specific questions and showing you the best sources for your research needs.

Setting up a Research Consultation

Contact your Subject Librarian via email or phone! Not sure, who your subject librarian is? Contact the Reference Desk and a reference librarian will point you in the right direction
Inform your librarian of your research needs. Tell us about your project, what types of information you need, when is the due date, etc.
Confirm a date and time for your research consultation. Note: Try to give your librarian at least 2 days to prepare for the consultation.

Library Workshops

Attend a library workshop to enhance your knowledge of library resources and sharpen your research skills. All workshops are held in the Kraemer Family Library Room 304C (top floor in the Library). Workshops are open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Reservations are not required.

Books without Shelves--the Nuts and Bolts of Ebooks (1 hour)
Wednesday, September 30th at 12:15pm
Did you know that Kraemer Family Library has access to thousands of electronic books? Learn about our various ebook collections and how to access and use them efficiently and effectively.

Research Skills Jumpstart (1 hour)
Tuesday, October 6 at 3:15pm
Don't be confused, perplexed or stumped when you are handed that research paper assignment. Come in and learn the ins and outs of doing library research. The workshop will cover basic search strategies using our library catalog and selected databases. Go beyond Google!

This is an excellent workshop for transfer students who want to get up to speed quickly with library resources!

Ordering Out! (45 minutes)
Wednesday, October 7 at 12:15pm
Discover the world of resources available beyond what is physically or electronically accessible at Kraemer Family Library. Your UCCS ID is a passport to world-wide information resources. Come and learn about what is available to you as a member of the UCCS community. It's NOT all on the web.

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles (45 minutes)
Wednesday, October 14 at 12:15pm
Understand the differences between scholarly and popular periodical literature. Learn how to limit your results in a variety of databases. See how different databases label and identify different types of articles and periodicals. This workshop will cover examples from a variety of disciplines.

Research Skills Jumpstart (1 hour)
Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30pm
Don't be confused, perplexed or stumped when you are handed that research paper assignment. Come in and learn the ins and outs of doing library research. The workshop will cover basic search strategies using our library catalog and selected databases. Go beyond Google!

This is an excellent workshop for transfer students who want to get up to speed quickly with library resources!

Research Skills Jumpstart (1 hour)
Thursday, October 22 at 7:15pm
Don't be confused, perplexed or stumped when you are handed that research paper assignment. Come in and learn the ins and outs of doing library research. The workshop will cover basic search strategies using our library catalog and selected databases. Go beyond Google!

This is an excellent workshop for transfer students who want to get up to speed quickly with library resources!