First Year Students - Guide to Davidson Library Resources

For Research

Research Librarians

Meet with a librarian to discuss your research topic, choose search tools, and explore research strategies.

Research Consultants

Meet with a Research Consultant to get started and unstuck with your research-based assignments. You can discuss how to become more familiar and comfortable using the library's resources and services, your ideas and interests surrounding your research assignment, and how to begin the research process.

Archives & Special Collections

Meet with an archivist or librarian to discuss primary source research, college and local history, rare books, and justice, equality, and community initiatives.

For Digital Projects & Design

Digital Learning

Meet with a member of the digital learning team to discuss assignments, projects, courses, or research that involve digital tools and spaces.

Media Consultants

Get help on a variety of digital media projects, using technology platforms such as Davidson Domains, the Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, podcasting, and more

For Tutoring

Peer Tutoring

Peer Tutors are available for research help, as well as assistance with digital projects and online courses.

Research & Design Assistance

Librarians and instructional designers are available to meet virtually through Zoom to meet about your research or digital and media questions.

Hours of availability: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Email: library@davidson.edu

For assistance with research in the Archives & Special Collections, email archives@davidson.edu 

We're so glad you're at Davidson, and as library staff we want to help connect you with the resources you need. Peruse our Staff Directory to see all the friendly faces excited to make your library experience the best it can be.

Peer Tutors are available to meet with you to help with your research, your digital projects, and your online courses.

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