Hekman Library: Explore Hekman! Seminary Student Guide: Help at Hekman

Help at Hekman

The library offers personal research help in several different ways (online, in person, etc.), answering all kinds of questions. Both on and off-campus, there are librarians available and eager to help you! If you prefer in-person help, visit our Research Assistance Desk (*2023 Update* Currently located on 4th floor) to talk with our librarians and student research consultants, or see our main check-out desk (*2023 Update* Currently located on 4th floor) for questions about your library account and item requests. For more online help, check out the links below to find multiple ways of contacting the library:

Live Chat
Just a quick question? Check out our 24/7 Live Chat box on the library's homepage and other places on our site. (Note that sometimes this chat service is staffed by Hekman librarians and other times by librarians at other colleges or universities.)
Meet with a Librarian One-on-One
When you need more in-depth research help, make an appointment with a librarian in-person or via Teams. Not sure who to talk to? You can find a list of all the librarians, their subject specialties, and their contact info on the library website.
Research Guides
Want to start your research on your own, but unsure where to begin? Check out our research guides, which give an introduction to doing research in the major areas of study at Calvin! These guides include recommended research databases, reference resources, and other advice; they also highlight the librarian who works with that department.