Research and Instructional Services

The Research and Instructional Services Department is composed of the following units:

                                   Reference

Reference at the Willis Library provides research or reference help and teach research instruction classes in the following subjects: literature, english, history, art, business, education, philosophy, religion, anthropology, sociology and  communications.  The Juvenile Book and Curriculum Materials collections are located on the Lower Level of Willis Library and are maintained by librarians and staff.  The Ask A Librarian service also originates from the Reference office.

The Reference office is located on the first floor of the Willis Library, room 155.  The Reference desk is located outside room 155.
Call 940-565-3245, Toll-free 1-877-872-0264, or contact us.
Fax: 940-565-2599.

Reference at the Science and Technology Library provides research or reference help, as well as teaching research instruction classes in the following subjects: biology, environmental sciences, geography, physiology, botany, psychology, behavior sciences, speech and hearing, and related areas.

The Science and Technology Reference desk is located on the first floor of the Science and Technology Library (within the Information Sciences Building).  The Librarians' offices are located in room 155 on the first floor of the Willis Library.

Call 940-565-4745 or contact us. Fax: 940-565-3695.

Microforms

Microforms provides research help with a collection of over two million items in many subject areas. Microform materials range from images of Medieval manuscripts to newspapers, the Unites States population censuses, UNT theses and dissertations and much more. 

Researchers can easily view the microforms in a reader or make photocopies.

Microforms is located on the lower level of the Willis Library.

Call 940-565-2015 or contact us. Fax: 940-565-2599.

Outreach

Outreach provides classes and events that reference learning about the UNT Libraries collections and other life-long learning opportunities for the university and  local communities.  Outreach partners with local schools, museums and other interested community members.

Call Ellen Truax at 940-565-2688 or contact us.
Fax: 940-565-2599.

Library Instruction

Library Instruction is provided for groups and involves in-depth instruction in and development of cognitive strategies for the effective use of the services, facilities, and resources available through the University of North Texas Libraries. In its most comprehensive form, library instruction includes the promotion of information literacy skills for lifelong learning.

Library Instruction is located on the first floor of the Willis Library in room 155.

Call Annie Downey at 940-565-3982 or contact us.  To request instruction, fill out the Instruction Session scheduling form.

Fax: 940-565-2599

About Research and Instructional Services

Most members of the Research and Instructional Services department are Reference Librarians, who represent a subject specialty and serve as a liaison for the research needs of different academic departments or schools on the UNT campus. Many have an advanced degree in a particular specialty in addition to the Master's degree in Information and or Library Sciences. This adds an extra level of subject expertise to our services.

The Research and Instruction Services librarians also answer research or reference questions, assist with research, give research instruction classes, and maintain the Ask a Librarian service.

Research Assistance

The reference librarians provide research assistance to UNT faculty, staff, students and the community.  We answer short factual questions to very involved research that is in support of the publishing endeavors of faculty and students. We have working and searching knowledge of hundreds of journal databases and other locator resources at our disposal.  We can help you save time and find the best sources for your research needs.

To get research assistance, go to the Ask a Librarian service and choose the way you would like to ask your question.  Some of the choices are by chat, email, by phone, in person at one of our reference desks, or reference by appointment. 

*To see a list of librarians who provide research assistance by discipline or academic department, click here.

Research Instruction Classes

Librarians provide research instruction classes at the request of an instructor for his or her class.  The research instruction class focuses on the overall research needs of an entire class and or target a specific assignment.  Classes can be scheduled by calling the reference librarian who represents the particular liaison subject specialty, or Frances May in User Education at (940) 565-4812.   A minimum notice of two weeks is required to schedule a class.  Classes can be scheduled to take place in one of the libraries instruction rooms or the instructor's classroom.

*To see a list of librarians who teach research instruction classes by discipline or academic department, click here.

*For library workshops or tours that teach individuals or groups about how to use the general resources or introduce them to the physical facilities of the libraries, see User Education. 

*For classes that serve the community, contact Outreach.