Research Help and Literature Searches
Introduction
Librarians are available for research consultations, literature searches, and individualized training in the use of library resources and databases.
Classes and Training
The Galter Library offers regularly-scheduled classes on popular topics, such as EndNote, Creating Posters Using PowerPoint, and PubMed. To see what's currently on offer, go to the class schedule.
If you cannot attend a regularly-scheduled class, then you can always set up an individual training appointment with one of our Education Librarians. If you need help with software, such as EndNote, or would like to know more about how to use our databases, such as MEDLINE, then contact us to arrange a personal, customizable training session. We can also set up sessions for your department or group, either at your Chicago campus office or in the library's computer classroom.
Contact us at (312) 503-8109 or email the Galter Education Team.
Research Help
If you're about to embark on a literature search and would like some tips on which databases you should use or how best to phrase your search terminology, then contact us to arrange a search consultation with one of our Reference Librarians.
Literature Searches
Librarians provide a mediated search services to FSM affiliates. This service is particularly useful for individuals beginning an in-depth research project who need an exhaustive review of the literature.
You can request a mediated search in one of two ways:
- Fill out the Ask a Librarian form
- Call the Reference Desk at (312) 503-8109
There is no charge for literature searches performed for currently-affiliated FSM faculty, staff, students, and residents. Other charges are as follows:
- Alumni: $20.00 for citations numbered 1 to 50, subsequent sets of 50 $10.00
- Verification of References: $20.00 for citations numbered 1 to 50, subsequent sets of 50 $10.00
- Detailed or time-consuming research projects: $60.00 per hour (quarter hour or more will be charged $15.00 per 15 minutes)