Library Services and Support

Schedule an individual consultation with a librarian by filling out the consultation request form. You may reach out directly to a subject librarian using our directory to schedule a consultation. Librarians accommodate drop-in appointments, when possible, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A literature search is a comprehensive search of the published literature on a specific topic. This service, conducted by our librarians, is available to faculty, residents, and staff and may be requested by filling out the literature search request form. To further their research skills, students are encouraged to develop a search strategy with a librarian through a research consultation.

Creighton ResearchWorks collects, preserves and showcases the research and creative output of the University's community of faculty scholars.

Open access publishing makes research and creative works available online without cost, eliminating barriers to access and encouraging broader academic and creative collaboration. Open data, often generated through research, is information that is freely available to anyone and can be used, shared and analyzed without restrictions. Learn more by exploring the library’s Open Access Guide.

Faculty are invited to enroll their subject librarian in BlueLine so they can share course syllabi and assignments. Understanding these expectations enables librarians to provide better support both inside and outside the classroom. Librarians can create and curate lists of library resources designed to support specific classroom instruction, which can be integrated into a BlueLine course. You can also schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a librarian to collaborate on a guide your students can use as a starting point for research assignments.

Request a library guide consultation 

Guest Presentations

Librarians can provide classroom sessions tailored to your course to engage students in discovering, evaluating and using information sources. To learn more email the Research Center or call the Service Desk at 402.280.2260.

Library Guides

Librarians can create and curate lists of library resources designed to support specific classroom instruction, which can be integrated into a BlueLine course. You can also schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a librarian to collaborate on a guide your students can use as a starting point for research assignments.

Request a library guide consultation 

Workshops are available to faculty and staff upon request, individually or in groups, at a time and place that works for you. Sessions are generally an hour, but they can vary in length. One-on-one sessions can also be scheduled. When requesting a workshop, please provide up to two weeks' notice. If you would like a customized session on another database or library topic, email the reference librarians, call the Service Desk at 402.280.2260 or visit the Research Center on the upper level of the library.

Ratio Studiorum Program: Quest for the Cup

Quest for the Cup introduces Ratio Studiorum Program (RSP) students to the library through a simple, open-ended treasure hunt that takes less than an hour to complete. During the quest, students visit key locations—the circulation counter, the Research Center and a study area—and access specific library resources, including books, e-journal articles and items on reserve. The quest is structured so students discover these resources for themselves, with minimal explanation.

Upon completion, students leave the quest with a working knowledge of the library’s layout and resources, as well as a basic understanding of library terminology.

If you have questions, email the library’s reference team or schedule your RSP students for Quest for the Cup.

Library Encounter Online (LEO)

Library Encounter Online (LEO) is an interactive tutorial that introduces students to library research. In the Magis Core curriculum, all first-year students complete LEO in COM 101. Access LEO on BlueLine.

Critical Issues in Human Inquiry

In collaboration with CIHI faculty, librarians can provide a classroom session that gives students hands-on experience using and developing information skills. Learn more about classroom sessions.

Information for Students

• Electronic course readings are available in Blueline in the Library Research/Resources tab. No password is needed when using this method.
• If not available, use the eReserves site and password provided by your instructor.
• Physical Reserves are available for check out at the Reinert Alumni Library Service Desk. Loan periods for items varry according to instructor preferences.

Information for Instructors

• Course materials can be made available for online access in our eReserves system, which will be linked in your Blueline course in the Library Research/Resources tab.
• Please submit your syllabus or fully cited readings list and any comments to the Request Course Reserves webform.
• Please allow 4-10 business days for processing. If obtaining licensing or permissions is required, the processing of those items may take longer.

Fill out our form to make a reserve request.
Find eReserve materials.
See our Course Reserves FAQs for more information.

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