Research & Information

Research & Information

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Mission Statement

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Hours

Information Desk Hours
  Regular Hours Holidays and Breaks Extended Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-9:00pm 7:30am-5:00pm 7:30-11:00pm
Friday 7:30am-6:00pm 7:30am-5:00pm TBA
Saturday Noon-6:00pm Closed TBA
Sunday 2:00pm-9:00pm Closed TBA

 

Get Help / Ask a Question

The Research & Information Librarians are always happy to assist you in your research. There are a number of ways you may contact us for help.

  •  You may ask questions in person at the Research & Information Desk on the second floor of Dean B. Ellis Library.
  •  E-mail a Librarian to get assistance with your research questions.
  •  Call 870-972-3208 to ask questions and get assistance over the phone.
  •  Schedule a personal consultation with a Research Librarian for more in-depth research needs. Contact the Research & Information Desk at 870-972-3208 to schedule a personal meeting.
  •  Try using the Research Assistance and Help page to locate electronic reference resources, subject guides, and download library handouts.

 

Research & Information Staff Directory

Research & Information Librarians
Laura Downing
Head of Reference
Phone: 870-972-2495
Email: ldowning@astate.edu
Robin Payne
Reference Librarian
Coordinator of Bibliographic Instruction
Phone: 870-972-3346
Email: rpayne@astate.edu		 Dominique Hallett
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Phone: 870-972-2962
Email: dhallett@astate.edu
Robert Robinette
Reference & Instruction Librarian
Phone: 870-972-2568
Email: rrobinette@astate.edu		  
   
Research & Information Staff
Mark Berky
Microforms Supervisor
Phone: 870-972-3353
Email: mberky@astate.edu		  
Tia Farmer
Student Employee Supervisor
Phone: 870-972-3662
Email: trfarmer@astate.edu		  


Research & Information Team Mission


The mission of Library Research & Information is to assist the university community's pursuit of academic goals and knowledge by providing instruction, assistance, and education in information resources and systems.