Reference Services
Did you know that the reference staff can
- Personally assist you in the most efficient use of the Library's resources
- Perform medical literature searches on specific topics, with a 24 hour turn-around
- Help you verify a citation, or find that elusive article, person or fact
- Arrange and provide information resource instruction tailored to your class or group
Reference Staff
| Emily Brennan | Reference Librarian | 4th Floor, Room 447 | 843-792-9275 |
| Bob Poyer | Reference Librarian | 4th Floor, Room 444 | 843-792-2892 |
| Teri Lynn Herbert | Reference Librarian | 4th Floor, Room 441 | 843-792-1370 |
| Candace Moorer | Reference Librarian | 4th Floor, Room 442 | 843-792-5167 |
How to get help
| By Web Form | Ask a Librarian |
| By Phone | 843-792-2372, 8:00am - 6:00pm M-F |
| In Person | 4th Floor Library Desk, as available |
Reference Services
- Ask a Librarian
- Send us a reference question or a request for a search using this form
- Literature Search
- The Library's Reference Staff will execute literature searches from a variety of online indexes, abstracts, and bibliographic databases for MUSC faculty and staff. This may be done by either calling 792-2372 and asking to speak to a reference librarian or online. Students requesting a search should call a reference librarian at 792-2372.
- Current Awareness
- Receive monthly updates on specific topics from NLM database searches (SDI, AutoAlerts)
- Library Classes
- Sign up for a class, or request a class be taught to your students
- Consultations
- Librarians are available to personally assist you with your information needs
- Verification of Listed References
- Have the bibliography for your paper or manuscript verified by a librarian (fees apply)
- Library Liaisons
- Call Bob Poyer at 792-2892 to find out your department's liaison.