Help

ODU Libraries provide assistance with research inquiries, locating and navigating libraries' resources, utilizing effective search strategies, and more. Additional help services include one-on-one consultations with subject librarians, archival research support, and library guides.

Ask-A-Librarian

The Ask-A-Librarian service is designed primarily to answer short, fact-based reference questions for registered students, staff or faculty of Old Dominion University, or questions from the public pertaining to the ODU Libraries.

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Research Appointment

A Research Appointment is an opportunity for ODU students, faculty, and staff to get in-depth assistance with library research. We can meet with you online or in-person at Perry Library to help with beginning your research or if you are having difficulty finding information on a topic.

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Electronic Resource Troubleshooting Request

The Electronic Resource Troubleshooting Request form is used to contact the Electronic Resources Team whenever you have an issue accessing an electronic resource provided by Old Dominion University. The form is monitored M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, excluding University closings.

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General Assistance

Contact the Learning Commons Help Desk for questions about borrowing materials and using library spaces and facilities.

Special Collections and University Archives

Archivists are available to help you access unique and rare physical and digital materials for research and exploration.

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Subject Guides

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Course Guides

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How-To Guides

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