The subject librarian is your personal guide to the University Library. They are responsible for providing reference help and consultations, instructing students in the research tools and methods of each discipline, selecting library materials, and managing the library’s print and online collections to keep them effective. They can help you design research strategies, access key databases, effectively use various information  resources, and stay current in your field.

To get help with a class assignment or in-depth research on a specific topic get in touch with your subject librarian.  Click here for a detailed list of departments and the librarians assigned to them.
There are several ways to get assistance from a librarian:

• Stop at the Research Help Desk on the 2nd floor to ask for the subject librarian for your department or major,
• Use the 24/7 live chat (staffed by librarians from Cal Poly Pomona, other CSU’s, and other states throughout the U.S.),  
• Click on the "Live Chat Help" icon on the desktop of library workstations to chat with someone at our Research Help Desk when it is staffed, or
  
• Contact a Subject Librarian by phone or email for help or to make an appointment.

Contacting a subject librarian can save you time and make your research project go smoother. Make an appointment to see you Subject Librarian, they’ll love to meet you.