LIBCHAT
What is LIBCHAT?
LIBCHAT is a 30-minute virtual chat with the reference librarians of the College of Mass Communication Library. It supplements the regular library instruction / orientation of the CMC Library and aims to target specific services that students and faculty want to explore and learn more about. In this regard, we will offer one-on-one and group learning sessions, which may cover specific physical and online resources, services, policies, etc.
LIBCHAT is real-time and enables you to get answers right there and then.
A few things to remember.
You may schedule an appointment from Monday to Friday through Appointlet.
For group LIBCHATs, we will accommodate groups of 3-5. A group representative must make an appointment and present the necessary proof of enrollment.
Three slots will be open in the morning and three in the afternoon.
You may choose among the following time slots.
AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
10:00 - 10:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PM
1:00 PM -1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You will receive an email with the Zoom or Google Meet details a day before your appointment.
Appointments must be scheduled at least a day ahead. Same-day appointments are not allowed.
Be on time to avoid any interruptions with other appointments.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LIBCHAT
LIBCHAT is your academic lifeline. It is a venue where you can ask for specialized library instruction and one-on-one or group sessions with your librarians. Each session is tailor-fit according to the research/reference questions sent by the requesting student/faculty.
What LIBCHAT is not.
It is not a venue for making requests such as ROD, book borrowing or returning, use of AV film collection/viewing, etc. For such requests, you may fill in this form.
A few things to keep in mind about LIBCHAT
Per our Reference Correspondence Policy, we can only answer questions about general information, simple searches and research of library materials, and access and use of electronic resources. Our librarians can also help with subject-specific questions. Our librarians will decline vague, ambiguous requests or those that may necessitate extensive research (compilation of various materials, searching over a long period of time, and/or access to other libraries).
Similarly, we are not allowed to respond to queries that may be used to answer questions and win contests; compete; complete school or work assignments; and/or research family history, lineage, and heraldry. Also, requests for translations, figuring out who a person's parents are, finding missing people, or making a lot of copies are strongly discouraged.
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