Research Skills & Library Instruction
Master the skills needed to navigate and utilize the RMU Library resources effectively
Research Skills Development
A library of any size is a complex organization and the RMU Library is no exception. Library instruction provides a guide to the new user and sometimes existing users on how the sources of information are organized in the library, the type of collections available and the skills needed to make maximum use of the library and its resources.
RMU Library guide is available on the library's website. Meanwhile user should feel free to approach the library staff for help in the library and should never think that the staff are too busy and therefore cannot help.
📍 Research Assistance
Research Help Desk: Main Library, First Floor
Service Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📞 Contact & Support
Research Desk: +233 XX XXX XXXX
Email: research-help@rmu.edu.gh
Librarians: Available during service hours
Essential Research Skills
Learn to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information for your research needs.
Master searching academic databases to find relevant scholarly articles and publications.
Properly cite sources and manage references using tools like Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.
Develop critical thinking skills to assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.
Plan and execute effective research strategies for academic projects and papers.
Navigate digital resources, e-books, online journals, and multimedia collections.
Library Instruction Services
Personalized Research Support
Our library staff is dedicated to supporting your research journey. Don't hesitate to reach out!
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One-on-One Consultations: Schedule personalized sessions with subject specialist librarians
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Group Workshops: Attend scheduled workshops on various research topics and tools
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Online Tutorials: Access our comprehensive online research guides and video tutorials
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Course-Integrated Instruction: Librarians can provide specialized sessions for your classes
Instruction Focus Areas
Our instruction sessions cover various aspects of the research process, from developing research questions to properly citing sources. We tailor our instruction to meet the specific needs of different disciplines and academic levels.
Available Research Services
All research services are available to RMU students, faculty, and staff. Appointments are recommended for in-depth consultations.
Ready to Enhance Your Research Skills?
Explore our library guides or contact us today for personalized research assistance