Western-Arcade Library offers research and reference services to assist students, faculty, and staff in using electronic and print resources. Professional librarians are available to assist with learning how to locate books, use the Western research databases, and find authoritative resources on the Web. They can also help streamline a research topic or find materials not available in the Library. Students are urged to take advantage of this one-on-one assistance.

One-on-one reference assistance is available during normal business hours. If you need assistance, just ask a librarian. If a librarian is unavailable, a Western Seminary staff member will gladly assist you.

In addition to providing one-on-one reference assistance, Western-Arcade Library also provides assistance with reference questions via phone, e-mail and chat. This service is available to all currently enrolled Western Seminary Sacramento students, faculty and staff.

Please include your full name and telephone number (including area code) with all email and phone messages. Our goal is to respond to inquiries within 24 hours. Send your request(s) to:  dholifield@westernseminary.edu or call the library at 916.488.3720 x7.

Chat reference assistance is available Wednesdays 6pm-9pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm.                          

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