Reference by Appointment

Looking for advice as you start your research? Want help researching your topic and using the University Libraries’ collections, databases, and services? Librarians are available to help with your research. Please use the form below to request an appointment with a reference librarian.

Things to keep in mind:

You can expect a response within the next business day.
Appointment requests submitted after 3:00 p.m. on Friday and over the weekend may not receive a response until the following Monday.
This service is intended primarily for Ball State students, staff, and faculty. BSU alumni, emeriti, Indiana Academy students, Burris students (grades 9-12), and visiting students and faculty from other Indiana universities are also permitted to use this service.

Items with an * indicate a required field.

First Name *
Last Name *
E-mail address *
Phone
Please list at least three different dates and times when you are available to meet with a librarian. Appointments are available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. (Appointments may be available after 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, but will require additional time to schedule.) In order to allow for necessary communication and preparation time, appointments usually cannot be scheduled for the same day a request is made. I am available the following days and hours:
Option 1: Date & Times: *
Option 2: Date & Times: *
Option 3: Date & Times: *
Additional Dates & Times:

BSU Affiliation *
Course or department
Instructor
Topic Description *
Describe your topic in as much detail as possible. Be specific: include any focal points such as country, time period (20th century), population group (women), or type of information (statistics, journal articles, and so forth).

Sources *
List a few of the sources you have consulted for information on this topic: