Ask a Librarian

Have a question? We're here to help! Whether you're wondering where to start your research or are having trouble finding more in-depth information, you can find help both in the library and online.

Online Help

The Library web site is packed with instructions & guides to help you.

• Doing research? Check out our:
  • Research guides: Longer pages that guide you through a particular topic or course assigment.
  • Quick guides: Shorter pages that give the top few resources to start with for a particular topic, including company and industry information.
  • Quick tutorials: Short online clips that guide you through the basics of how to use a database or how to find information.
• Need to find a book or article? Check out:
  • Finding Books: Library Catalog; Guide; Quick Tutorial
  • Finding Articles: Guide; Quick Tutorial; Online Journal Finder
  • Requesting Items: Request items through the WEBnet Consortium or Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
• Need to learn how to use a resource? Check out:
  • Database Quick Tutorials
  • Instruction pages: Each resource has an instruction page. Just click on the icon in the Electronic Resources list.
• Need to know a library policy or hours? Check out:
  • Horn Library FAQ
  • Horn Library Hours
  • Policies
  • Library Staff
  • Horn Library map

Still have questions?

• Use the online Ask a Reference Question Form. A librarian will respond as quickly as possible, most times within 24 hours.
• Email reference@babson.edu. A librarian will respond as quickly as possible, most times within 24 hours.
• Call the Library Information Desk: 781-239-4596.

In Person Help: Ask at the Information Desk

Information Desk staff can help with:

• Picking out and using a research guide on the Library Web Site,
• Using the Library Catalog, to locate and use books and journals,
• Locating a full text journal online,
• Using computers and other equipment,
• Setting up and printing to library printers.

• In-depth assistance selecting, using and evaluating information sources.
• Drop-in times are available but appointments are recommended. Call Information Desk 1 at (781)239-4596 to make an appointment.
• Research Consultation Hours

Last Updated On
September 5, 2007