Subject Librarians
Subject Librarians at WashU Libraries support the research, teaching, and learning needs of all WashU Programs and Departments. Below are some of the ways your subject librarian can work with you.
Subject Librarians, A-Z
Subject Librarians, by Subject
Librarian Services
On-Call Research Help
Visit the Help Desk in Olin Library during On-Call hours to meet with a subject librarian in person. Subject librarians can help with conducting research, narrowing research topics, finding sources using library tools, and more.
Teaching & Learning
Collaborate with librarians to integrate general and subject-specific information literacy into your course through classroom instruction and learning materials. Subject librarians also teach workshops throughout the semester that complement classroom learning.
Research Services
Consult with a librarian about your research needs, including specialized tools, resources, and services.
Collection Development
Subject Librarians develop and maintain distinct collections that support research, teaching, and learning. You can work with a librarian to ensure the collections are aligned with your needs.
Exhibitions and Events
Co-host events or exhibitions with your subject librarian to highlight unique collections, speakers, faculty publications, and emerging directions in research and scholarly communication.
Research Data
Your subject librarian can help you find and acquire data sources, find applicable data tools, and inform best practices for sharing and curating your data in consultation with the Data Services team.
Outreach
Subject librarians connect with faculty and students in assigned academic departments to promote ongoing communications about resource and service needs. Connect with your subject librarian if you have any questions about changes to library services.
Scholarly Communication
Explore options for publishing and sharing research in the Libraries’ scholarly repository and other open access options with your subject librarian and the Scholarly Communications team.
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