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Ask a Reference Question

The Reference team is available to help you with your research project, assist with navigating library resources, and provide guidance on how to cite your sources. Specific members of the team can also provide specialized research support services described below.

Get Research Help

  • Email

    Our email reference service is checked Monday – Friday. The reference inbox is not monitored on days when the library is closed.

    Reach us at: referencedesk@champlain.edu

  • Research Help Appointments

    Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m

    Scheduled appointments can be booked via Google Calendar.

    Appointments are not available on days when the library is closed.

  • Drop-in Research Help

    Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Drop-in research help is available by visiting the front desk on the first floor of the Miller Information Commons. Off-campus? Call (802) 860-2717 and ask for research help.

    Drop-in hours are not available on days when the library is closed.

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Special Collections Reference Support

For topics related to Champlain College history or Vermont history, Special Collections can answer reference queries and provide access to unique primary sources in the Special Collections reading room. Contact specialcollections@champlain.edu with a question or an appointment request.