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VIC327/INF330: Digital Material Culture/Born-Digital Culture

Research and Writing Support

Online research consultations

VIC students:
Can book an online research consultation with a librarian from the E.J. Pratt Library.
On the "Ask Us" page select "Research Consultation" and fill in the brief web form.

Bachelor of Information students:
Can book an online research consultation with Nalini Singh, Liaison Librarian for the iSchool – nalini.singh@utoronto.ca

During a consultation (30-60 minutes) we can:

  • Discuss your research topic, help you fine tune it  – e.g., narrow it down to an appropriate thesis or research question
  • Discuss the appropriate tools to use to find supporting research, evidence or additional information
  • Enhance your search strategy – e.g., help you identify the most effective search terms

Email your designated librarian and include the following:

  • Describe your question or research topic
  • Include an assignment description if applicable
  • Suggest 3 different days/times when you would like to meet – a minimum of 2 days notice is preferred

Drop-in research help 

From Dec. 9-20 (weekdays only)

Drop-in research help is available at the E.J. Pratt Library MON--FRI from 10am-5pm. 

On Dec. 23

Drop-in research help is available from 10am-1pm.

Winter 2025 (starting Jan. 6)

Drop-in research help is available at the E.J. Pratt Library at the following times:  

MON: 9:30am-2:30pm / TUES: 10am-5pm / WED: 1pm-5pm / THURS: 10am-5pm / FRI: 10am-4pm

During those hours, a Graduate Research Assistant should be available at the library's Research Help/Reference Desk to provide helpful research strategies and suggestions.

Acknowledgment: 

Some of the resources in this guide were selected and added by Sara Fackrell, graduate student at the U of T iSchool in the Library and Information Science program in 2024-2025.

Research help via chat:

"Ask, Chat with a Librarian" online research help via instant messaging is available over extensive hours during the peak times of the fall and winter semesters.

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre offers invaluable services to help students improve their writing, such as,
individual consultations by appointment, workshops & clinics and online writing handouts.
Vic's Writing Centre: You can book a writing centre appointment (follow the prompts).

St. George campus-based Writing Centres