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Research Assistance

Research, Instruction and Outreach is here to assist any member of the MSU Community with their research.

Ask and view research-related questions

Visit https://ask.library.msstate.edu/rio to browse or submit questions, or email

Ask us

Ask your questions via chat, email, phone, or text; browse frequently asked questions; or visit the Access and Information desk.

EndNote Resources

View the research guide.

Find a research guide

Browse our guides to library and web resources, curated by librarians for your field or course.

Find a subject specialist

Contact a specialist from the list and set up an appointment.

Find tutorials

View the list of tutorials sorted by category.

Frequently asked questions

Search the list or browse FAQs by subject.

Mobile Writing Center

Schedule an online appointment with a writing tutor.

Register for a workshop

Select a workshop and click the registration link in the description.

Request a book or media purchase (MSU faculty only)

Fill out the request form and submit for review.

Request a research consultation

Talk one-on-one with a librarian about information resources and search strategies.

Request help with CAAD research

Schedule an appointment online.