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**AUDIENCE****:  ****<span style="color: #bf2600">STUDENTS</span>**** | ****<span style="color: #bf2600">STAFF</span>**

Reference and research help can be obtained in various ways at MacEwan Library. 

1. In person at the Reference Services Desk or via the phone during [<u>service desk hours</u>](https://library.macewan.ca/location).
2. Via the Library chat reference service during [<u>chat service hours</u>](https://library.macewan.ca/location).
3. Booking an appointment with the [<u>subject librarian</u>](https://library.macewan.ca/subject-librarians) in your subject discipline using the** Book an Appointment** button available on the subject guide for that discipline.

> 📝 Reference and research help is provided in the various phases of the research process, including topic definition, search query formulation, finding and evaluating source materials, and bibliographic citation. As well, focused help in writing-related matters can be obtained at [<u>Writing and Learning Services</u>](https://libguides.macewan.ca/c.php?g=718395).


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