Reference Services [Phone (619) 260-4765]

• USD Virtual Reference Center - a listing of ready-reference sources available on the Web.
• Library Handouts - guides for doing research at Copley Library.
• Email Reference - ask one of our librarians a question.

The Mission of the Reference Department is to provide research assistance primarily to the University of San Diego community, and secondarily to those who come to use the resources of Copley Library.  

The Reference Department of Copley Library is comprised of four FTE enthusiastic reference librarians with expertise in a number of subject areas. They staff the Reference Desk on the main floor of Copley Library during the busiest library hours. They are also available for one-on-one research consultation by appointment.

Limited email reference is available to USD Students, Faculty, and Staff/Adminstration by contacting one of the reference librarians listed below directly. Click on name of librarian to email.