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Research Assistance Program

Research Assistance Program (RAP)

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Schedule a one-on-one meeting with a librarian. We'll look over your topic before we meet and guide you to the best resources and advanced searching techniques. Please remember, you can always visit the Reference Desk or use the Ask a Librarian form for more immediate help. If you need writing help, you can visit the Rudin Center.

Appointments can be made for the day or early evening.
Appointments must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of the time you would like to meet and at least two weeks before the assignment is due.

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Name:		Phone:

E-Mail Address:(Must use Iona Email)		Major:

Course this assignment is for:		Year in School:

Your Professor's Name:		Assignment Due Date:

Describe where you are in your research process: I am not sure how/where to start researching. I just started my research. I have a few materials but some questions. I am almost done with my research, but would still like some assistance.

Describe the type of assignment:		If "other" please describe:

Please give a detailed explanation of your research assignment so we can be prepared to help you.

Indicate the resources your instructor has required you to use for this project. (Check all that apply) Books Encyclopedias Scholarly Journals Newspaper Articles Web Pages Other (please explain):		Indicate the resources your instructor has told you not to use for this project. (Check all that apply) No restrictions Books Encyclopedias Scholarly Journals Newspaper Articles Web Pages Other (please explain):

Have you searched ORION, the library online catalog, for books? If yes please list any books you have selected: Yes No

Have you searched for articles in any of the libraries' electronic databases? If yes please list the one(s) you have searched: Yes No

Have you searched the Web? If yes please list any websites you have selected: Yes No

Please list two possible times you could meet with a Reference Librarian. Meetings will take no longer than 60 minutes. Remember, appointments must be requested at least 48 hours in advance.
1st Preference Date: Time: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2nd Preference: Date: Time: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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