If you know the subject specialist in your area, you may schedule an appointment to arrange for help. You can also contact your Subject Librarian directly, send a message to library@buffalo.edu or chat with a librarian via our 24/7 Instant Librarian service.
Subject librarians are specialists in the areas they serve and are the primary Libraries' contacts for faculty and students. Liaison librarians provide a range of services appropriate to the areas they serve. Examples of services may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide specialized subject expertise in an academic discipline, specifically related to library collections and research tools in the discipline
- Serve as the library liaison to each UB department, school and research institute/center with an understanding of the curricular and research needs of these constituents
- Answer questions and communicate to departments and research centers regarding information and policies in the Libraries
- Inform faculty of new publications, research tools and library acquisitions in the field
- Recommend print and electronic materials for purchase for the Libraries' collections in designated subject areas
- Assist faculty and students in identifying and using library resources and technology to enhance research and teaching
- Work with faculty to acquire appropriate material for research and teaching
- Provide research consultations to faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students in specific subjects by appointment, office hours, drop-in and/or electronic communication
- Provide research instruction to individuals or classes
- Respond to reference and research queries in person, by phone or via email or chat