Reference Assistance
Payson Reference Desk
Reference Desk Phone Number: (310) 506-4238
The Reference Desk is the starting place for help in the use of the Library and its resources. Our libraries faculty have specialized expertise in locating and evaluating print and electronic information. We operate as a team and consult each other in areas of expertise. During the regular academic year, Reference Desk staffing hours are:
Mon-Thurs: 10 am - 8 pm
Fri: 10 am - 6 pm
Sat: 10 am - 5pm
Sun: 12 pm - 8 pm
Interim session and summer hours may vary. Please check the recording at (310) 506-4786 for library hours during those periods.
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Research Consultation at Payson Library
Students
Individual and small group consultation is available to Pepperdine University students, faculty, and staff by appointment. Reference librarians are able to suggest time saving strategies and teach the researcher how to locate and evaluate information in print, electronic, and Internet sources.
Students should first consult with a librarian at the Reference Desk during normal business hours. If further consultation is needed, the Reference Librarian will help you set up an apppointment with a subject specialist.
Faculty and Pepperdine Staff
Reference librarians meet with the faculty or staff member at a time that is mutually convenient. Appointments may be made by phone, email, or in person with one of the Payson Reference Librarians who are also subject specialists.
Payson Librarians are able to:
- discuss library assignments and offer support for successfully completing them. The objectives of this program are to make sure the Pepperdine Libraries have sufficient resources to meet the goals of the assignment and to determine if special instruction for the class is advisable. A consultation in advance is particularly important when the class is large.
- provide assistance with searching databases and locating Internet resources which support faculty/ staff research
- assist in locating materials not held in Pepperdine Libraries
- locate information about conferences, meetings, or associations
- obtain secondary statistical data
- identify possible funding or grant support sources
- aid in the selection of potential publishing avenues
