InfoGuides: EDUC 873: Education Policy: Comparative & International Perspectives: Get help

Schedule an Appointment with Anne Melville

For individual or small group research help, schedule a consultation with the Education Librarian: Anne Melville. Appointments may be made

1. Using the schedule appointment button below

Schedule Appointment

2. via email by clicking on my email address: adrisco2@gmu.edu

3. By clicking on my name above

.All appointments require at least 24 hours notice.
Appointments are available:
- Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
NOTE: All appointments are virtual during the COVID pandemic
Please specify appointment type:
- Virtual (using Zoom or Collaborate)
- by Telephone (Once COVID is over)
- Face to face (Once COVID is over)
I will check my calendar and we will get your appointment scheduled

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Use Zoom to Meet With Your Librarian

Getting started in Zoom

Before Joining a Zoom Meeting

You just received a invitation for a Zoom meeting, what should you do? Link to the webpage below for step by step instructions including:

Getting started in Zoom
how to join a Zoom meeting through an email invite, an instant messaging invite, from the browser, from the Zoom desktop and mobile application, from a landline or mobile phone
Testing computer audio and video
tips on what to do if your video camera isn't working

How Do I....

Use the following PDF to find step by step instructions to access resources and services in the library including:

Look for a known article by article title
To check if a library books is available
request a book/article from another GM campus, from Storage, the WRLC, or Interlibrary Loan
find out if a journal is available electronically
To access the databases via the Database link
check if a journal is peer-reviewed,
find the DOI of an article, when not listed
Download an EBSCO e-Book
Use Boolean to conduct more effective searches
Find Journal acceptance rates

How Do I???

Mason Online Community

Research Services

Mason Libraries offers live and on-demand instruction to assist online learners with their research.

Learn more about research topics with the libraries’ How Do I...? Page for students
Browse our workshop calendar
Chat with a librarian about your research

Accessing Library Materials

As a student enrolled in a designated online or hybrid course, you can access a wide variety of digital resources and have physical library materials sent directly to you!

Access the libraries' electronic databases and e-books from off-campus
Request items through the Delivery Service.

Tip: When using Mason Search on the Mason Libraries homepage from off-campus, be sure to sign in to your My Mason Library Account to search the full range of available content.