{"id":118,"date":"2014-09-17T14:29:35","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T14:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/nutting-memorial-library\/?page_id=118"},"modified":"2023-08-25T17:22:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T17:22:55","slug":"research-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/nutting-memorial-library\/services\/research-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Research Assistance<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.libcal.com\/appointments\" class=\"button\" style=\"padding: 1.2em;width: 100%;margin-bottom: 1em;\">Make an Appointment for Research Help<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>We&#8217;re here to help you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you trying to find information for a paper or other research project? Are you not sure how to narrow your topic? Are you having trouble finding or using the information you need?<\/p>\n<p><em>Talk to your reference librarian!<\/em> We&#8217;re here to help you throughout your research process, from selecting your topic to finding and using the information, and finally helping you accurately and ethically cite the information you use.<\/p>\n<p>A reference librarian is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but appointments are recommended. Please stop by the library, call 326-2263, or send an <a href=\"mailto:library@mma.edu\">email<\/a> to set up a consultation for a time that works for you. Meetings are available in person and via Zoom.<\/p>\n<p>Our primary job is to help you be successful as you study, learn, and pursue a degree at the Academy. 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