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Charles L. Cotrell Learning Commons: Research Librarians

News, resources, and services available through the Charles L. Cotrell Learning Commons, located on the 1st Floor of the Louis J. Blume Library at St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas.

Ask A Librarian

Schedule an appointment Need help to find articles for a project? Can't find the statistics you need for your report? Do you need the latest books on your topic? Ask a Librarian.

  • Here are some additional ways we can help you: 
  • Help create a research problem statement
  • Identify related terms and concepts
  • Develop effective search strategies
  • Identify appropriate tools and resources to explore the research problem
  • Efficiently and effectively use research tools
  • Evaluate potential resources
  • Define the type of information needed to address the research problem
  • Locate data or appropriate information needed

You can contact us by one of the following ways:

  • By Appointment - Schedule an appointment to discuss your project with a librarian. These consultations can be brief (15 minutes or less) or lengthy (up to an hour). Consultations give you the chance to work one-on-one with a librarian to find, understand, and cite the best sources for your project. These appointments can be held via Zoom or in-person.
  • By Email - Contact us using the Ask a Question form.
  • By Phone - Call a research librarian at 210-436-3673 or 210-436-3346.

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