Ask a Librarian

Call Us

You can call the Reference Desk during open hours at (916) 660-7232 for Rocklin Campus and (530) 274-5280 for Nevada County Campus.

Send Us a Text

Text us at (916) 542-6577. This feature is best for short questions that can be answered in 160 characters or less.

Chat with Us

Use our chat widget to instant message a librarian. Your question will be answered by a Sierra College librarian or a librarian from our global chat cooperative. Click “Ask Us” button on the right side of the window.

Email Us

Have a directional or quick informational question? Submit your question through our standard email question form.

Do you have a research question? Send Me Sources is a service where you will receive up to five sources selected by a librarian. Please provide as much information as possible on the form so we can find the best sources for your topic. Expect a response within 48 hours (longer over weekends).

The Send Me Sources service is only available during the fall and spring semesters and summer sessions.

Schedule a Research Appointment

Need more in-depth help on your research? Schedule a one-on-one research appointment with a librarian. When filling out the form, be as detailed as possible. The more we know about what you need, the better we will be able to help you. Research appointments are available in-person or online via Zoom.

Schedule a Library Orientation

Are you an instructor looking for a way to boost your students’ search skills? Consider scheduling a class library orientation. Taught by faculty librarians with master’s degrees in library and information science, we tailor our lesson to fit your assignment and students’ needs. Book at least a week in advance as space is limited. Online booking form is for Rocklin campus Library only.

To schedule an orientation at the Nevada County Campus Library or the Tahoe-Truckee Library, please contact the library by phone or in person.