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Reference Services

• Information Literacy Instruction
  The library's information literacy instruction program is designed to introduce students to the resources and research strategies that they will need to succeed in their academic programs and beyond. ILI takes a variety of forms including general introduction to the library and its resources, course-specific instruction, and individualized instruction. Use our online forms to request a class in the library or, if you prefer, in your classroom. Contact Ruth Perkins at 610-683-4608 to learn more.

• Reference Desk Service
  Librarians are scheduled during the reference desk hours to provide assistance to all requesting help. Service is on a first-come, first-served basis. It is not necessary to call in advance for help.

• Research Guides
  A series of guides developed by Rohrbach librarians to help students get started with their research.

• Library Tours
  Please contact the Information Commons Desk at 610-683-4480 to arrange a library tour.

• Telephone Reference
  Please call 610-683-4165 for reference assistance by telephone. A librarian is available during the scheduled reference desk hours to answer your call.

• Text Us a Question
  Text quick, short queries to 610-915-8812 and get answers on your phone via SMS.

• Individual Research Consultation
  Reference librarians are available to provide individual research help by appointment. Please contact Ruth Perkins at 610-683-4608 to arrange a date and time.

• IM Chat
  Consult with a professional librarian any time, day or night, via this 24/7 service of which Rohrbach Library is a member.

• Email Reference
  Get a Rohrbach librarian's response by email within 24 hours—but usually much more quickly.