Research and Instructional Services

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

     REFERENCE UNIT

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 Us 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.

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.      

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

*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  UNTlibrary  resources see Library Workshops.

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. Microforms head, Lisa Brown.

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.