Subject Librarian Services

We've assigned a subject librarian to all academic departments and many programs on campus. To identify your subject librarian, see the Subject Librarian Directory.

 

What can your subject librarian do for you as a student?

• Help you find the most useful resources for your class project or assignment.
• Show you the most efficient ways to search for information, using a variety of tools.
• Teach you to use RefWorks, a web-based program for entering citations and creating bibliographies in your papers.
• Consult with your project team.
• Help you bring focus to your research topic.
• Help you find company information to prepare for your job interview.
• Help you conduct your literature review for your thesis or dissertation.
• Show you how to cite sources correctly, using the style required for your assignment.

What can your subject librarian do for you as a faculty member?

• Teach your students how to search for information effectively.
• Create a class guide to help your students find appropriate resources for a specific class or assignment.
• Educate students about plagiarism and the ethical use of information.
• Teach students how to cite sources correctly in their papers and how to use citation management software such as RefWorks or EndNote.
• Conduct literature searches in support of your research proposals.
• Provide research consultations in support of your projects and the theses and dissertations of your students.
• Set up trials of new databases and other online resources.
• Advise in submitting your purchase requests for new books and periodicals.
• Submit proposals for purchases of library materials on your behalf.
• Guide you in setting up an account in the Texas A&M Repository.
• Guide you in setting up course reserves and audio and video streaming of library-held materials.

Faculty Library Representatives also assist in facilitating communication between you and the library.

To identify your library representative, see the Library Representatives Directory.