Research, Instruction and Outreach Services

RIOS Telephone

(818) 677-2277

Chair & Assessment Librarian

Laura Wimberley
laura.wimberley@csun.edu

Secretary

Veronica Muncal

Coordinator of Instruction and Information Literacy

Lynn Lampert
lynn.lampert@csun.edu

Outreach

Please contact Brianna Limas.

Reference Services

  • Reference Desk: Reference Librarians provide a range of informational and instructional services including assistance in finding specific facts and information; instructing how to use online databases and develop appropriate search strategies; and assisting students in selecting, locating, and using materials to complete assignments. Check the Reference Desk hours for availability.
  • In-depth Consultations: Appointments may be made with Subject Specialist Librarians for lengthier consultations on a topic or reference source.
  • Virtual Reference: You can access our 24/7 Online Virtual Reference Chat Room Service. Click Chat with a Librarian and you can have questions answered in real-time by a reference librarian.
  • Text a Librarian: We offer free text messaging reference services (standard message rates apply). Text us at (818) 900-2965. Store the number in your contacts and text us anytime you have a question!Service hours Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. More about Text a Librarian
  • Phone Reference: Call (818) 677-6671 to speak to a librarian during Reference Desk hours.

Library School Students!

An Internship in the Research, Instruction and Outreach Services Department can be a great addition to your résumé.

Application for RIOS Internship (PDF)

Ecklund Internship in Research, Instruction and Outreach Services

Instructional Services

Librarians offer a range of services to members of the University community including course-related sessions and consultation services. Faculty members are encouraged to consult with their discipline's librarian (see Librarians' Subject Specialties) and/or find out about Library Instruction Support.

The goals of our instructional services are to:

  • Provide information competence-based orientation and instruction on library resources and research strategies in a variety of formats to individuals, groups, and remote members of the University community.
  • Actively partner with faculty and other campus entities to integrate information competence instruction into University coursework and instructional planning and co-curricular activities.
  • Promote information competence to the faculty and administration as an integral part of education and research at California State University Northridge.
Scroll back to the top of the page

Last Updated: 09/12/2024