Help
For immediate help, start a live chat with a librarian using the button in the header. If chat is offline, you can email your question. For other ways to get help, select from the services below.
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Email a librarian
Fill out the form to email a question to a librarian in Research Services.
Text a librarian
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Request a research consultation
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Frequently asked questions
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Find a research guide
Browse our guides to library and web resources, curated by librarians for your field or course.
Find a subject specialist
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Find tutorials
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Ask a librarian in person
Visit Research Services on the 2nd floor of Mitchell Memorial Library.
Mobile Writing Center
Schedule an online appointment with a writing tutor.
Writing Resources for ESL Students
This guide provides information on the MSU Writing Center, a list of writing handbooks for ESL students, and resources for citing your sources.
Citation Guides
View a guide to citing sources, including how to use the most commonly used citation styles (APA, MLA, and Chicago).