Welcome to Research & Instructional Services
Welcome to Research & Instructional Services!
We provide research assistance to the East Carolina University community and to the region. That support has grown over the years to include about 79 hours each week of physical and virtual research help desk coverage; seated, virtual, and recording-based library instruction; a big collection of tutorials and learning objects; an active, robust research consultation service; and planning and participation in a range of events, programs, and collaborations across campus. Have a question about what RIS can do for you? Get in touch with us at askref@ecu.edu.
Desk Hours
Reserve a Study Room
Reserve a group study room for up to 2 hours a day, or individual study rooms for up to 6 hours a day.
Research Guides
These guides offer suggestions for getting started with your research, along with effect search strategies for identifying useful materials for your projects and assignments.
Printing
Print from your personal device to the library’s printers by using the QR code below, or directing your browser to: web.lib.ecu.edu/print

Book a Librarian
Meet us in person, by phone, by email, or virtually as soon as next-day.
Welcome to Research & Instructional Services!
We provide research assistance to the East Carolina University community and to the region. That support has grown over the years to include about 79 hours each week of physical and virtual research help desk coverage; seated, virtual, and recording-based library instruction; a big collection of tutorials and learning objects; an active, robust research consultation service; and planning and participation in a range of events, programs, and collaborations across campus. Have a question about what RIS can do for you? Get in touch with us at askref@ecu.edu.
Desk Hours

Reserve a Study Room
Reserve a group study room for up to 2 hours a day, or individual study rooms for up to 6 hours a day.
Research Guides
These guides offer suggestions for getting started with your research, along with effect search strategies for identifying useful materials for your projects and assignments.

Book a Librarian
Meet us in person, by phone, by email, or virtually as soon as next-day.

Library Instruction
Quality instruction focused on library skills, awareness of library collections and services, and mastery of life-long information literacy concepts.
Printing
Print from your personal device to the library’s printers by using the QR code below, or directing your browser to: web.lib.ecu.edu/print