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What is a Library Guide (LibGuide)?

This guide will provide the definition of the library guide. Additionally, this guide will differentiate between the types of library guides and why students and faculty should use them.

Connect with your Librarians

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library is here for you in every step of your research. Take advantage of the following services and know that your librarians and library staff are here for you when you need additional support!

UNF Library Chat Online Service 

The Chat Online function is available through the UNF Library homepage. Use this option when you have a quick and straightforward question (i.e., finding full text availability for an article). Librarians and library staff members run this service and they can provide you with resources for getting started in real time. Service hours for Chat Online are posted at the UNF Library homepage under the Hours section.

arrow pointing to the Chat Online service button available at the top right hand size of the library homepage. 

Schedule a Research Consultation with a Librarian

For extensive help, please schedule a 30-minute to 60-minute online consultation with your librarians! Students can book individually and/or in groups. Additionally, librarians welcome faculty and staff to book research consultations for any research and/or teaching needs. These can be booked online or in person. Students, faculty, and staff can access this service by clicking on the Schedule a Consultation button located under the Quick Links section of the UNF Library homepage

Arrow pointing to the Schedule a research consultation button under the Quick Links section of the UNF Library homepage.

Additional Help Modalities

On this library guide page, you will see a Contact Us box. Your librarians and library staff are happy to answer your questions over text, phone, email, and chat! We hope to hear from you soon.