Research & Instruction
The Research & Instruction Department supports all levels of inquiry, research, and instruction. Research & Instruction Librarians are available to facilitate your research and guide you in finding and using the most relevant print and online sources. Schedule an individual appointment in advance to ensure uninterrupted time with a librarian. R+I Librarians also teach a wide range of research classes across the college and contribute to the development of the circulating book collection, ebook collections, electronic database subscriptions, and Reference collections.
Request a Research Class
Research & Instruction Librarians believe in working closely with faculty to create a research and learning environment that is tailored to the unique needs of each course. As such, we ask for advance notice for all class requests, a copy of your syllabus and the assignment/research prompt and an overview of your goals for the session. Request library instruction via our Library Instruction Request form.
Request Individual Research Help
Email us or stop by the Research Help Desk and ask the student assistant to call the Librarian on duty.
Research Help Desk
1st Floor | 401 709-5902 |researchhelp@risd.edu
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CONTACT
LIBRARIANS
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Tessa Mediano
Librarian/Archivist, Research & Instruction and RISD Archives (term appointment),tmediano@risd.edu | 401 454-6563
AY24-25
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Amy VanderWeele
Research & Instruction Librarian (term appointment), AY24-25avanderw@risd.edu | 401 709-5905