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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

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

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