Reference Interview

This guide gives a basic overview of the reference interview for faculty and staff at the Marriott Library.

For assistance

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Ismaeil Hakimi
Contact:
Information & Research Specialist, Middle East Collection Liaison
Marriott Library, University of Utah
295 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-5137

Example

"If you don't find what you're looking for, please come back or try our "Ask the Library" chat service on our website and we can try something else."

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"I don't think these articles are quite what I'm looking for."

"Yeah, searching can be a lot of trial and error! This is not a topic I'm very familiar with, but I can refer you to your subject librarian! They will be able to show you the ins and outs of these databases and how to search for this topic."

Follow-Up

With some interactions, you made need to make a referral or follow-up with the patron.

Resources

Helpful Links

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