Research Help & Info
You can ask a librarian for assistance with:
- Choosing a topic for your research
- Identifying sources you will need for your research
- Finding and accessing sources using the library's databases, catalog, or the Internet
- Locating items on library shelves
- Determining whether a source is credible enough for college-level research
- Citing sources in MLA or APA format
- Other information-related questions
Connect with us online, by phone, or in person.
Online: Ask-a-Librarian
Offers live chat, e-mail and texting to connect you with librarians throughout Florida. Go to www.askalibrarian.org/Valencia to connect to chat or e-mail. Send texts to 407-456-8155.
In Person and Phone Services
East
In Person
Librarians staff the Information Desk on the library 2nd floor (4-201) during the Fall and Spring semesters from 7:30 am until 9:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Friday hours are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Librarians are also available on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Information Desk is not staffed on Sunday. We will be happy to take appointments if requested, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Phone
Call the Information Desk at 407-582-2456 for help over the phone.
Other Local Libraries
Lake Nona
In Person
Librarians staff the circulation desk in the library during the fall and spring semesters from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. No Librarian is on duty Friday. We will be happy to take appointments if requested, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Phone
Call the library at 407-582-7107 for help over the phone.
Osceola
General Library Information
407-582-4155
Research Help
407-582-4154
Helpful Links
Other Local Libraries
NOTE: When using other libraries, limitations may apply.
West
In Person
Librarians staff the Information Desk on the library 2nd floor (6-201) beginning at 8 am and continuing until closing time, Monday through Friday, and whenever the library is open on weekends. We will be happy to take appointments if requested, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Phone
Call the Information Desk at 407-582-1432 for help over the phone.
The Computer Access Lab on the first floor (6-101) offers computer-related help (Microsoft Office products, courseware, and other software applications). However, if you have computer questions while working on the second floor, a librarian will be happy to assist you.
Winter Park
In Person
Librarians are available beginning at 8 am and continuing until closing time, Monday through Friday. We will be happy to take appointments if requested, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Phone
Call the Library at 407-582-6814 for help over the phone.