The best way to learn the reference interview and the tools that will assist you in answering reference questions is to try it. We've compiled some practice questions for you here. Please print out the exercises, complete the questions, and let us know the process you used, why you used the process that you did, and what questions you have on what you discovered (or what questions you have about why you didn't find something that you expected to find). Completed questions can be returned to Autumn at amather@luc.edu. Have fun!

In order to assist patrons with locating materials on the shelf, it is necessary to become familiar with the Library of Congress classification system that Loyola University Libraries uses to organize its collection materials.

Once you have reviewed information on the Library of Congress classification system in the links above, complete the three tests here:

Please create a pdf of each test when you have completed it, and email your results to Autumn at amather@luc.edu.