Research

Research at Howard University Libraries

The role of reference services is to aid the researcher in locating resources, services or other data, whether it be in print or in electronic format in order to solve a problem or to satisfy an information need. 


Reference librarians are at the heart of research. They are trained to locate material whether it be local, at the on-campus libraries, at research centers regionally, or, if need be, international. We meet users at their points of need by facilitating the process of identifying and retrieving information for their research benefit, for study, or personal use. We provide this service through different media, some of which will follow.

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Howard University faculty place both print and electronic resources on reserve to support the academic success of their students. Reserves are for non-commercial, educational use only and are intended to give students convenient access to essential course content.

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Request Research Instruction

Each year, hundreds of students and faculty participate in hands-on library instruction sessions designed to enhance their research skills and familiarity with library resources. These sessions, available by appointment, are tailored to meet the specific needs of courses, departments, or individual research projects. 

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Subject Librarians

Your subject librarian (also known as a library liaison) is your dedicated partner in academic success. They can assist you in locating relevant research materials tailored to your field of study, help you navigate the library’s extensive databases and resources, provide guidance on citing sources properly, and offer support throughout the research process.

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Open Educational Resources

Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible teaching, learning, and research materials that can be used, adapted, and shared with no or minimal restrictions. These resources include textbooks, lesson plans, multimedia content, and entire courses created and licensed to support equitable access to education. 

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