Shields Library is closed through January 1. Requests for books, digitization services, and interlibrary loan will be fulfilled after the new year.
Student Services Department
About the Department
The Student Services Department is responsible for providing instruction, research assistance, and outreach to undergraduate and professional students (School of Education, School of Veterinary Medicine) to promote student success and life-long learning. We offer a variety of services and resources to help students navigate, discover, and evaluate information.
Services for Students
Are you an undergraduate or professional student seeking assistance with a research project or assignment?
Students can contact us at: studentservices@ucdavis.edu
We work directly with students by providing:
- Research Assistance
Get help with assignments and papers, develop new research skills, and find the information you need for your project. - Workshops and Tours
Sign up for a drop-in class, workshop, or tour to learn about library resources and services. - Guides and Tutorials
Visit our “Getting Started” page, where you’ll find curated guides, video tutorials, and other resources to help you find, evaluate, and use information. - Managing Citations
Learn about the citation styles used by different academic disciplines and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
Services for Instructors
Are you an instructor hoping to schedule an orientation or integrate library instruction into your curriculum?
Instructors can contact us at: libraryinstruction@ucdavis.edu
We work with instructors by providing:
- Library Instruction for Courses
Request in-person, virtual, or asynchronous instruction to introduce library resources and research strategies to your students. - Tours and Orientations
Request a tour or orientation for your group to highlight library resources, services, and facilities. - Course Guides
Request the creation of a library Course Guide to highlight resources and services that support your students’ coursework.
Student Services Librarians & Staff
In Memoriam
Roberto Carlos Delgadillo, Student Services Librarian, passed away on October 30, 2022.
A librarian at UC Davis for 17 years, Roberto is remembered for his unwavering devotion to supporting students, wicked sense of humor, and ability to dig up reams of research on topics from Latin American history to Harry Potter.