Reference & Information Services
(936) 261-1535
Askalibrarian@pvamu.edu

Reference and Information Services Department
Mission Statement

The mission of the Reference Department is to provide an organized collection of print and online resources and teach Information Literacy skills regarding the access and usage of both on and off campus information services to the Prairie View community to enable them to become information literate, independent researchers.

Vision Statement

The Reference Department seeks to become a comfortable ‘place,’ both in the Library as well as online; the optimal source for information for all users, regardless of location, as we equip the Prairie View student to evaluate, access and use information in a critical manner, carrying this ability to all aspects of their lives.

Schedule Research Instruction Session - A Reference and Information Librarian can come to your department, classroom or office and present information on a specific research topic, resource, or provide an overview of library services

Ask-a-Librarian - Ask a reference question 24/7 from anywhere in the world. There is usually a 24-48 hour turnaround time on answers.

Library Liaisons List

Style Guides - Print out short tip sheets for APA, MLA and others. For detailed instruction, contact the Reference Desk.

Scanning - Self-service scanning is available in the Reference Department, Room 126-D. Faxing service is provided by Library Staff at the Circulation Desk. Both Reference and Circulation are conveniently located on the 1st Floor of the Library.

Steve Shaw M.L.S., Ph.D. Head of Reference & Information (936) 261-1529 sjshaw@pvamu.edu
Robert (Bob) Grundy M.S.L.S., J.D. Reference and Instruction 936-261-1517 rsgrundy@pvamu.edu
Kimberly M. Gay M.L.S. Reference and Instruction 936-261-1506 kmgay@pvamu,edu
Yubao Li M.A., M.L.I.S. Reference and Instruction 936-261-1518 yli@pvamu.edu
Chieko Sato M.A., M.L.I.S. Reference and Instruction (936) 261-1507 chsato@pvamu.edu

Subject Content by Steve Shaw, Head, Reference and Information Services
Maintained by Karl Henson, Library Webmaster
Updated 9/21/2009

Reference & Information Services (936) 261-1535 Askalibrarian@pvamu.edu

Reference & Information Services
(936) 261-1535
Askalibrarian@pvamu.edu