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Research Help Desk Hours

Today: 10:00am-11:45pm
Wednesday: 10:00am-11:45pm
Thursday: 10:00am-11:45pm

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Visit the reference desk for in-person assistance during the hours listed above. The Research Help Desk is located in 3302 Booth Library.

Call

Dial 217 581-6072 during the hours listed above.

By appointment

Librarians can help:

Choose a research topic
Develop a research strategy
Select appropriate resources
Evaluate resources
Manage citations

Frequently Asked Questions

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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Booth Library

600 Lincoln Ave.
Chaleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-6071
library@eiu.edu

Office Hours

Hours for Today (June 9)
All Floors 8:00am - 9:00pm
Research Help Desk 10:00am - 9:00pm
Center for Student Innovation (CSI) 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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