Research Help: Home

The Research & Learning Services department provides comprehensive support for your research needs - from learning the basics to developing effective research skills.

Get Research Assistance

• Ask a Librarian - Chat, email, or phone support for quick questions
• Schedule a Research Appointment - One-on-one consultations for in-depth projects with librarian subject specialists. Most appointments can be scheduled within a week. For immediate assistance, use chat service. Service restricted to current Loyola students, faculty, and staff.
• Search our FAQ - Answers to common research and library questions

Research & Education Department

Our Research & Education team includes subject specialists, librarians, and staff who provide expert guidance across all academic disciplines.  Library subject specialists can provide customized guidance for research in all academic disciplines. Specialists are also available to consult with faculty on finding and obtaining materials needed for classroom or research purposes.

• Contact Research & Education - General questions and feedback
• Find Your Subject Liaison - Expert guidance in your specific discipline
• Research & Education Staff Directory - Meet our full team
• Subject Guides to explore the most relevant resources for your academic discipline
• Digital Services - Support for faculty research projects, digital scholarship, and publication

Research Resources

• Introduction to Library Research - Step-by-step guidance through the complete research process
• Research Tools - Citation management, database searching, and digital tools
• Academic Support - Specialized support for specific populations and programs
• Advanced Analysis - Digital humanities tools and sophisticated research methods
• Citations - Proper attribution guidance and reference management
• Borrowing - Access materials not immediately available, including interlibrary loan
• Journals - Periodical research strategies and journal access
• Digital Collections - Primary source research and historical materials
• LibKey Nomad - Seamless access tool for finding full-text articles while browsing

Contact Us

Have feedback or suggestions about our research services?

• Email Research and Learning with any comments or questions.
• You can also submit comments about research services.