Information Desk
The Information Desk on the first floor is staffed by librarians nine hours a day, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please call us at (757) 446-5851 or email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The librarians will help you

• find quick factual information
• conduct subject research
• compile bibliographies
• learn how to use Library resources
• learn your way around the Library

When the Information Desk is not staffed, the circulation staff is available for basic reference assistance.

Databases
The Library subscribes to a variety of bibliographic and full-text databases. For a list of the resources available for EVMS users to search on campus via the Library’s Web site, please see Databases. Library staff can provide assistance in learning to use these databases.

Search Requests
The library staff can search the electronic resources available for direct searching by EVMS users and other databases for you.

The reference librarians are trained to analyze complex questions and formulate search strategies. Discussion with the reference librarian will clarify the request and enhance the value of the results for complex search requests.

To request a search:

• fill out a request form with a reference librarian at the Information Desk, or
• call (757) 446-5851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed searches may be picked up at the Circulation Desk or sent to the requestor via campus mail or email.

Computer searches are provided without charge to EVMS faculty, staff, students and honorary clients. Other registered clients are billed directly on a cost recovery basis; members of the public must pay in advance.

Charges (non-EVMS faculty, staff, and students)
The charge for any librarian-conducted computer search is $25 plus any additional costs incurred.