Ask a librarian : Ask a librarian

The purpose of this guide is to provide users with real-time, personalized assistance from professional librarians. This service will help you  with a wide range of inquiries, including the following:

1. Research Assistance: Librarians guide users in finding reliable information, databases, and resources for academic or personal research.
2. Library Navigation: It helps users locate books, journals, e-resources, and other materials within the library's collection and facilities.
3. Citation Help: Librarians assist with citing sources properly, understanding various citation styles, and avoiding plagiarism.
4. Tech Support: Help with accessing digital resources, using the library catalog, or navigating the website.
5. General Inquiries: Answering questions about library policies, services, and hours of operation.

ROLES OF CUT LIS 

1. Support Teaching and Learning

The library provides access to prescribed textbooks, reference materials, and e-resources that support the university's curriculum and teaching objectives.

🔬 2. Facilitate Research and Innovation

It offers research support services such as access to scholarly databases, reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley), and research consultations to help staff and students publish quality academic work.

🎓 3. Information Literacy and User Education

The library conducts workshops and training sessions on how to search, evaluate, and use information ethically—equipping users with lifelong learning and critical thinking skills.

🧾 4. Resource Management and Collection Development

It is responsible for selecting, acquiring, and maintaining print and electronic resources that align with the university’s academic programs and research focus areas.

🤝 5. Academic Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

The library collaborates with academic departments, class representatives, research offices, and other support units to ensure integrated academic support and enhanced service delivery.