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Student Services Department

About the Department

The Student Services Department is responsible for providing instruction, research assistance, and outreach to undergraduate and professional students (School of Education, School of Veterinary Medicine) to promote student success and life-long learning. We offer a variety of services and resources to help students navigate, discover, and evaluate information.

research consultation between student and librarian

Services for Students

Are you an undergraduate or professional student seeking assistance with a research project or assignment?

Students can contact us at: studentservices@ucdavis.edu

We work directly with students by providing:
  • Research Assistance
    Get help with assignments and papers, develop new research skills, and find the information you need for your project.
  • Workshops and Tours
    Sign up for a drop-in class, workshop, or tour to learn about library resources and services.
  • Guides and Tutorials
    Visit our “Getting Started” page, where you’ll find curated guides, video tutorials, and other resources to help you find, evaluate, and use information.
  • Managing Citations
    Learn about the citation styles used by different academic disciplines and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
librarian providing instruction to students in the library classroom

Services for Instructors

Are you an instructor hoping to schedule an orientation or integrate library instruction into your curriculum? 

Instructors can contact us at: libraryinstruction@ucdavis.edu

We work with instructors by providing:
  • Library Instruction for Courses
    Request in-person, virtual, or asynchronous instruction to introduce library resources and research strategies to your students.
  • Tours and Orientations
    Request a tour or orientation for your group to highlight library resources, services, and facilities. 
  • Course Guides
    Request the creation of a library Course Guide to highlight resources and services that support your students’ coursework.

Student Services Librarians & Staff