Get Help!
Get Help!
UCA librarians are here to help you research! Select an option below to see the best way to get help.
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
On the A to Z Databases page, use the Chat with a Librarian! tab to get a recommendation. The librarian can recommend a database based on your topic and the type of research.
Ask a Question Form
Access the Ask a Question form from the library FAQ page to send us a question. This service is monitored during normal business hours. On the weekdays, you will receive an email response within twenty-four hours.
This is the best option if you have time to wait for a response and prefer written instructions or information.
Visit the Reference Desk
You can talk to a librarian at the front desk in the library. They are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and no appointment is needed.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and you are on campus on a weekday.
Research appointment
A one-on-one virtual or in-person session with a librarian can be scheduled using the library's online scheduler.
This is the best option when you are just starting a project, have other questions, and have time to plan.
24/7 Chat with a librarian
From the library webpage, use the Chat with a Librarian tab to get a recommendation. The librarian can recommend a database based on your topic and the type of research.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline, are off campus, or need assistance at night or on the weekends.Ask a Question Form
Access the Ask a Question form from the library FAQ page to send us a question. This service is monitored during normal business hours. On the weekdays, you will receive an email response within twenty-four hours.
This is the best option if you have time to wait for a response and prefer written instructions or information.
Visit the Reference Desk
You can talk to a librarian at the front desk in the library. They are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and no appointment is needed.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and you are on campus on a weekday.
Research appointment
A one-on-one virtual or in-person session with a librarian can be scheduled using the library's online scheduler.
This is the best option when you are just starting a project, have other questions, and have time to plan.
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
From the library webpage, use the Chat with a Librarian tab and get a librarian’s assistance in developing a search strategy based on your topic and the type of research.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline, are off campus, or need assistance at night or on the weekends.
Ask a Question Form
Access the Ask a Question form from the library FAQ page to send us a question. This service is monitored during normal business hours. On the weekdays, you will receive an email response within twenty-four hours.
This is the best option if you have time to wait for a response and prefer written instructions or information.
Visit the Reference Desk
You can talk to a librarian at the front desk in the library. They are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and no appointment is needed.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and you are on campus on a weekday.
Research appointment
A one-on-one virtual or in-person session with a librarian can be scheduled using the library's online scheduler.
This is the best option when you are just starting a project, have other questions, and have time to plan.
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
From the library webpage, use the Chat with a Librarian tab to ask your question, and the librarian can assist you with strategies for evaluating your sources.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline, are off campus, or need assistance at night or on the weekends.
Ask a Question Form
Access the Ask a Question form from the library FAQ page to send us a question. This service is monitored during normal business hours. On the weekdays, you will receive an email response within twenty-four hours.
This is the best option if you have time to wait for a response and prefer written instructions or information.
Visit the Reference Desk
You can talk to a librarian at the front desk in the library. They are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and no appointment is needed.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and you are on campus on a weekday.
Research appointment
A one-on-one virtual or in-person session with a librarian can be scheduled using the library's online scheduler.
This is the best option when you are just starting a project, have other questions, and have time to plan.
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
From the library webpage, use the Chat with a Librarian tab to ask your question, and the librarian can assist you in determining the information needed for your citation.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline, are off campus, or need assistance at night or on the weekends.
Ask a Question Form
Access the Ask a Question form from the library FAQ page to send a librarian question. This service is monitored during normal business hours. On the weekdays, you will receive an email response within twenty-four hours.
This is the best option if you have time to wait for a response and prefer written instructions or information.
Visit the Reference Desk
You can talk to a librarian at the front desk in the library. They are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and no appointment is needed.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and you are on campus on a weekday.
Non-library resources
Visit or Call the Front Desk
Call 501-450-3174 or visit the front desk when the library is open.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline and need an immediate answer.
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
From the library webpage, use the Chat with a Librarian tab to ask your question, and the librarian can provide information about the library. Please note librarians may be off-site and unable to respond to real-time events in the building.
This is the best option when you have a short deadline, are off campus, or need assistance at night or on the weekends.
Consult the FAQs
The library FAQ page has answers to many common questions about the library.
This is the best option for a quick answer about library services.
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