Research and Instruction

Research or Reference Help

Research and reference help is offered in many individual libraries and departments within the UNT Libraries' system.  We not only answer short factual questions, but assist with research needs ranging from in-depth research for class papers and  dissertations to research in support of the publishing endeavors of faculty and students. We can help you find books, journal articles, archival information, etc., on your topic.

There are many ways to get research help at the UNT Libraries:

1. Ask a Librarian

You can ask your question via live chat, by email or sign up for a Reference by Appointment using our Ask a Librarian service.  You may also call the general toll-free reference phone number 1-877-872-0264.  For hours of this phone service click here.
*Your question will still be referred to the librarian who represents the subject specialty if the librarian who receives the question feels that it can be better answered by that librarian.

2. Contact the Reference Desk of the Library who has the Subject Knowledge of Your Particular Question:

*Click on the name of the reference desk for hours of operation.

3. Contact the Individual Librarian Who Answers Questions in the Subject Area by looking at the "researcher" column in the attached table.

Click here to view the table of librarians who provide research help in the various subjects or disciplines.

Research Instruction Classes

*The UNT Librarians teach several types of helpful research instruction classes about how to do research.

Research Instruction Classes for Individual Academic Classes at UNT

Librarians teach research instruction classes at the request of a professor for his or her class.  Research instruction classes focuses on the overall research needs of an entire class and or target a specific assignment.  The classes can be scheduled by calling the reference librarian or liaison who represents the subject specialty of the class, 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 UNT Libraries instruction rooms or the instructor's classroom.  The professor may also email the librarian who instructs classes in the department or discipline directly by clicking on their name in the  "Instructor" column of the table below and send an email.

Academic Departments or Disciplines and the Librarians Who Provide Research Help and Instruction Classes 

*Click here to view a list by academic department of librarians who provide instruction classes in those subjects or disciplines.

Library Workshops or Tours for the UNT Community

Library workshops or tours are offered that  teach individuals or groups associated with UNT about how to use the general research resources or introduce them to the physical facilities of the libraries.  For a list of library workshops or tours, see User Education.

Library Research Instruction Classes for the Public

To see a list of library research instruction classes and events for the general public, see Outreach.