Personalized Research Assistance (PRA) request

Lafayette students may use the form below to request an extended research consultation session (30 minutes or more) with a librarian. We will email you with a proposed date and time for your appointment. More info about PRA.

To request an appointment for help with your honors thesis, please use the Honors Thesis Research Assistance form.

If you need someone to proofread your writings, please contact the College Writing Program.

How soon do you need an appointment

within 1 week

within 2 weeks

If your assignment is due in less than 5 days, you can stop by the Research Help Desk and/or use the chat function on the library's homepage for immediate help.

Your name(Required)

Your email address(Required)

Describe your research topic(Required)

What are you having problems finding

What course is it for?

When is it due?

How extensive is your project?

(e.g. 15-page paper, 20-minute presentation)

What days and times are best for you to meet? Librarians are usually available Monday through Friday 9-12 and 1-5.(Required)

How would you prefer to meet?(Required)

Virtually via Zoom

In person

No preference