Reference
Whether the library is open or closed, you can email us your questions, or consult our research guides and video tutorials.
During Reference Desk and Virtual Reference service hours, you can also call us, text us, chat with us online, or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance.
You can also schedule a one-on-one consultation with your subject librarian. Scroll down to find your subject specialist and request an appointment.
- 540-654-1148 (Call us!)
- 855-266-4542 (Text us!)
- refdesk@umw.edu
- Research Guides
- Video Tutorials
Subject Librarians
A Subject Librarian is assigned to each subject area within the College of Art and Sciences, as well as to the College of Business and the College of Education. See the chart below to find your Subject Librarian.
Faculty members are encouraged to contact their liaisons for course-specific library instruction sessions, acquisition of new materials, and general research and reference assistance. Students are encouraged to contact their liaisons for assistance with research projects.
Faculty Liaisons
Some librarians also serve as Faculty Liaisons due to the specialized nature of their skills. These librarians serve as the point of contact for general and research questions related to a variety of specialized topics. See the chart below to find the Faculty Liaison who can best assist you.
Special Topic | Liaison | Phone Number | Request an Appointment | |
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Digital Collection Projects | Angie Kemp | awhite4@umw.edu | 540-654-1756 | Request an Appointment |
Digitization and Digital Preservation | Angie Kemp | awhite4@umw.edu | 540-654-1756 | Request an Appointment |
First-Year Seminars (FSEMs) | Peter Catlin | pcatlin@umw.edu | 540-654-2438 | Request an Appointment |
Open Educational Resources (OER) | Paul Boger | pboger@umw.edu | 540-654-1748 | Request an Appointment |
Special Collections (Rare Books & Serials) | Angie Kemp | awhite4@umw.edu | 540-654-1756 | Request an Appointment |
University Archives | Angie Kemp | awhite4@umw.edu | 540-654-1756 | Request an Appointment |