The goal of the Reference & Instructional Services Department is to connect you with information and resources that will satisfy your research needs.  We offer a variety of materials and services to assist in the research process.

• Reference Assistance

  Ask Us! - Send us your reference questions via live online chat or email
  
  Reference Desk Location and Hours - Walk in or call for help with research or finding information
  
  Reference Desk - Information from online Library Orientation
  
  Ready Reference Links - Online reference resources

• Instructional Services

  Click to find instruction request form, instructional guides, Successful Student's Guide to Research at UNI and more.

• More RIS Services

  Assistive Technologies - For library users with disabilities

Distance Education Library Services - Reference and instruction services for students enrolled in distance education courses

Research Consultations - Appointment service for in-depth consultation for large research projects

Services to Library Users with Disabilities - Thorough explanation of library services

• RIS Collections

  Atlases Collection
  
  Business Portal
  
  Documents & Maps Collection
  
  Electronic Resource Area
  
  Indexes & Abstracts
  
  Reference Collection
  
  Reference Collection Management Policy

   

• Other Useful Information

RIS Department Faculty and Staff

Rod Library Orientation