General Information

The Reference and Government Information Department provides research assistance from the Meyer Library reference desk, by telephone (417-836-4535), and online through our Ask a Librarian service. Services include suggesting search strategies, providing assistance in the use of electronic and print resources, conducting library orientation and instruction sessions, assisting with the development of course-related assignments, scheduling consultations, and providing displays, workshops, and presentations for our campus community as well as area schools and organizations.

Resources

• Subject Guides
  Library research guides by subject areas, MSU disciplines and programs, etc.
• Databases by Subject
  User-friendly subject arrangement of the library's online database.
• Selected Internet Resources
  A collection of evaluated websites by topic and by MSU major.
• US, MO, UN Documents Depository Collections
  Invaluable resources for primary research in many fields of study.
• SearchPath Tutorial
  Interactive guide to help you explore and research the library's resources.
• Handouts and User Guides
  Concise instructional guides to our major online databases and handouts for common library research tasks.
• Faculty and Instructors Page
  Quick links to resources and services fo faculty instruction and research such as book order request forms and course reserves.
• IDS Library Resources
  Supplementary library resources available for those who teach IDS 110, e.g. the Electronic Reference Resources Exercise.

Services

• Meyer Library Tours
• Library Instruction for Classes
  Sessions tailored to help your students with research for papers and projects.
• Ask A Librarian
• Research Consultations
• Workshops and Events
  Offered each semester and designed to enhance library research skills.
• Reader's Advisory Program and Display
• Presentations to Departments, Schools, and Organizations
  For more information about presentations, contact 417-836-4535.