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Reference librarians can help you connect with quality resources & make the research you do more effective.

Connect with a Reference Librarian
Get help from a Reference Librarian when you need it:

In Person at the Library Reference Desk in Spangler - Just stop by! No appointment necessary. You can also schedule a one-on-one consultation.

By Phone: (614) 251-4754 or toll-free (888) 681-8044

By Email: refdesk@ohiodominican.edu - We will respond within one business day.

Or get help through these online options:

Library FAQs

Research Guides by Subject

Research Help: Tips & Tutorials
Reference Service Hours
Reference Desk Hours Starting May 13 & Continuing through the Summer (5/13-8/18):

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Emails are answered as quickly as possible, within 1 business day.

Regular hours of service are also supplemented with appointments that can be made outside those hours if needed. Please ask a librarian if you need to meet for a research consultation outside our normal hours of operation.

Hours are subject to change, so please check the Spangler Building Calendar for daily hours.
About Reference Services
Reference Librarians, all of whom have a Master's degree in Library and Information Science, are here to help you:

Find the quality information you need

Generate effective search terms

Plan your research

Identify and use research tools strategically

Evaluate the information and resources you find.

View Reference Services

Reference Librarians

Bonner, Christina

Bonner

Title: Reference & Instruction Services Coordinator

Department: Library

Office: Spangler Learning Center, Room 302

Education:

M.L.I.S., Kent State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
B.A., Ohio State University

Contact:

Layden, Jim

Jim Layden

Title: Collection Services Coordinator

Department: Library

Office: Spangler 303E

Education:

M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky
B.A., University of Cincinnati

Contact:

Sandusky, Tim

Sandusky

Title: Access Services Coordinator

Department: Library

Office: Spangler Learning Center, Room 301

Education:

M.L.I.S., Kent State University
B.A., Ohio State University

Contact:

Sarff, Michelle

Sarff, M

Title: Head Librarian

Department: Library

Office: Spangler Learning Center, 303A

Education:

M.L.I.S., Indiana University
B.A., Xavier University

Contact: