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Research Engagement & Faculty Support

Research, Engagement, Faculty Support

The Research, Engagement, and Faculty Support (REFS) Department of Xavier University of Louisiana Library's mission is to provide comprehensive services that support the research needs, scholarly engagement, and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. This includes offering assistance with research resources, tools and strategies for research, fostering collaboration within academic communities, and promoting faculty engagement with library resources to enhance teaching, learning, and research.

This mission is met through:

  • Embedded librarian presence in Brightspace courses
  • In-depth research consultations for students, faculty, and staff
  • Customized workshops on topics related to research practice
  • Consultations on open education and open access resources

Service Requests

Research Support

Lab Spaces

Resources

Contact Information

Health Sciences Inquiries:

Dana Thimons

Classes/Workshops in the Library:

David Williams

Online Learning Support:

Rae Mair

Helpful Guides

Dissertation Preparation

This guide will provide resources and services useful for preparing and navigating the dissertation process.

Intellectual Property

Information on intellectual property, copyright, public domain, and exceptions such as fair use and face-to-face instruction.

Open Educational Resources

Find and use freely available educational resources - no library login necessary.

Writing Literature Reviews

Writing Literature Reviews

Upcoming Events

Events in the next month

Title: #MakerMonday: DIY Journals with Librarian Emily
From: 4:00pm Monday, March 31, 2025
To: 6:00pm Monday, March 31, 2025
Presenter: Emily Bufford
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, General Public, Staff, Students
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: Retro Craft Wednesday
From: 1:00pm Wednesday, April 2, 2025
To: 4:00pm Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Presenter: XULA Library Innovation Studio Staff
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Retro Craft Wednesday
🧵✨ Get Creative with Vintage Vibes! ✨🎨

Join us every Wednesday, starting March 12 in the library's Innovation Studio for Retro Craft Wednesday! Explore classic crafts from the past, from embroidery and macramé to decoupage and quilling.

📅 When: Every Wednesday the library is open, starting March 12
📍 Where: Library Resource Center, Room 415A
🎟️ Free & open to all XULA Students, Staff, Faculty! No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Come craft, connect, and unwind with timeless DIY projects. Supplies provided while they last!

This is a drop-in event, so you don't need to attend for the full hours. Come in, craft for a bit, and finish your craft at your dorm, home, or any time (except during class!). 

 
Title: AR Lab Open Hours
From: 5:30pm Wednesday, April 2, 2025
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Location: AR Classroom 417B
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: In-house Workshop, Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: The Centennial Poetry Program Featuring Scott Woods
From: 5:30pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: 7:30pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: First Floor Open Classroom
Description:

Thursday April 3

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Xavier Civic Center

 

XULA University Library and the English Department Present:

The Centennial Poetry Program featuring Scott Woods

Scott Woods is an award-winning writer and event organizer in Columbus, Ohio, and founder of Streetlight Guild, a performing arts non-profit. Woods is the author of four books, most recently the poetry collection, “Black Night is Falling”. He is the 2022 winner of the Press Club of Cleveland’s Ohio Excellence in Journalism award for Best in Ohio Essay Writing, and in 2023 was awarded “Best Columnist in Ohio” by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. He was the president of Poetry Slam, Inc. for many years, as well as a competing poet. He was the co-founder of the Writers’ Block Poetry Night, and in 2006 became the first poet to ever complete a 24-hour solo poetry reading…a feat he bested seven more times without repeating a single poem.

Title: Retro Craft Wednesday
From: 1:00pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
To: 4:00pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Presenter: XULA Library Innovation Studio Staff
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Retro Craft Wednesday
🧵✨ Get Creative with Vintage Vibes! ✨🎨

Join us every Wednesday, starting March 12 in the library's Innovation Studio for Retro Craft Wednesday! Explore classic crafts from the past, from embroidery and macramé to decoupage and quilling.

📅 When: Every Wednesday the library is open, starting March 12
📍 Where: Library Resource Center, Room 415A
🎟️ Free & open to all XULA Students, Staff, Faculty! No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Come craft, connect, and unwind with timeless DIY projects. Supplies provided while they last!

This is a drop-in event, so you don't need to attend for the full hours. Come in, craft for a bit, and finish your craft at your dorm, home, or any time (except during class!). 

 
Title: AR Lab Open Hours
From: 5:30pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Location: AR Classroom 417B
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: In-house Workshop, Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: Retro Craft Wednesday
From: 1:00pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025
To: 4:00pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Presenter: XULA Library Innovation Studio Staff
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Retro Craft Wednesday
🧵✨ Get Creative with Vintage Vibes! ✨🎨

Join us every Wednesday, starting March 12 in the library's Innovation Studio for Retro Craft Wednesday! Explore classic crafts from the past, from embroidery and macramé to decoupage and quilling.

📅 When: Every Wednesday the library is open, starting March 12
📍 Where: Library Resource Center, Room 415A
🎟️ Free & open to all XULA Students, Staff, Faculty! No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Come craft, connect, and unwind with timeless DIY projects. Supplies provided while they last!

This is a drop-in event, so you don't need to attend for the full hours. Come in, craft for a bit, and finish your craft at your dorm, home, or any time (except during class!). 

 
Title: AR Lab Open Hours
From: 5:30pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Location: AR Classroom 417B
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: In-house Workshop, Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: Retro Craft Wednesday
From: 1:00pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025
To: 4:00pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Presenter: XULA Library Innovation Studio Staff
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Retro Craft Wednesday
🧵✨ Get Creative with Vintage Vibes! ✨🎨

Join us every Wednesday, starting March 12 in the library's Innovation Studio for Retro Craft Wednesday! Explore classic crafts from the past, from embroidery and macramé to decoupage and quilling.

📅 When: Every Wednesday the library is open, starting March 12
📍 Where: Library Resource Center, Room 415A
🎟️ Free & open to all XULA Students, Staff, Faculty! No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Come craft, connect, and unwind with timeless DIY projects. Supplies provided while they last!

This is a drop-in event, so you don't need to attend for the full hours. Come in, craft for a bit, and finish your craft at your dorm, home, or any time (except during class!). 

 
Title: AR Lab Open Hours
From: 5:30pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Location: AR Classroom 417B
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: In-house Workshop, Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: #MakerMonday: Bracelets with Librarian Emily
From: 4:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
To: 6:00pm Monday, April 28, 2025
Presenter: Emily Bufford, Librarian
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, General Public, Staff, Students
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Title: Retro Craft Wednesday
From: 1:00pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025
To: 4:00pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Presenter: XULA Library Innovation Studio Staff
Location: Whole Innovation Studio
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Retro Craft Wednesday
🧵✨ Get Creative with Vintage Vibes! ✨🎨

Join us every Wednesday, starting March 12 in the library's Innovation Studio for Retro Craft Wednesday! Explore classic crafts from the past, from embroidery and macramé to decoupage and quilling.

📅 When: Every Wednesday the library is open, starting March 12
📍 Where: Library Resource Center, Room 415A
🎟️ Free & open to all XULA Students, Staff, Faculty! No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Come craft, connect, and unwind with timeless DIY projects. Supplies provided while they last!

This is a drop-in event, so you don't need to attend for the full hours. Come in, craft for a bit, and finish your craft at your dorm, home, or any time (except during class!). 

 
Title: AR Lab Open Hours
From: 5:30pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025
To: 7:00pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Location: AR Classroom 417B
Audiences: Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students
Categories: In-house Workshop, Library Event
Registration: Registration is required for this event.