How do I contact my librarian?
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Each faculty has a dedicated Academic Services Librarian who is your subject specialist for research support.
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Robert Cunningham, Faculty of Human and Digital Sciences, E: cunninr@hope.ac.uk, T: 0151 291 2031
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Ellie Breen, Faculty of Creative Arts and Humanities, E: breene@hope.ac.uk, T: 0151 291 3449
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Fiona Hair, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences: School of Social Sciences, E: hairf@hope.ac.uk, T: 0151 291 3001
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Andrew Taylor, Faculty of Business, Law and Criminology, E: taylora@hope.ac.uk, T: 0151 291 3727
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Philippa Williams, Faculty of Education and Social Sciences: School of Education, E: williap@hope.ac.uk, T: 0151 291 3801
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If you're unsure which librarian supports your subject area, send an email to askalibrarian@hope.ac.uk.
Your Academic Services Librarian is your dedicated subject specialist who can provide expert support with research, finding resources, developing search strategies, referencing, and using library databases. Each faculty has a designated librarian who can help you both in person and online.
Contact Details by Faculty
Robert Cunningham
Faculty of Human and Digital Sciences
E: cunninr@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 2031
Ellie Breen
Faculty of Creative Arts and Humanities
E: breene@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 3449
Fiona Hair
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences: School of Social Sciences
E: hairf@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 3001
Andrew Taylor
Faculty of Business, Law and Criminology
E: taylora@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 3727
Philippa Williams
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences: School of Education
E: williap@hope.ac.uk
T: 0151 291 3801
Not Sure Which Librarian to Contact?
If you're unsure which librarian supports your subject area, send an email to askalibrarian@hope.ac.uk and the appropriate librarian will respond to your query.
How Your Librarian Can Help
Academic Services Librarians provide comprehensive support including:
Research Support: Assistance with detailed subject enquiries, advanced search techniques, database selection, and developing effective research strategies for assignments and dissertations.
One-to-One Consultations: Face-to-face meetings in person or online to discuss your specific research needs.
Information Literacy Sessions: Teaching sessions on library skills, search techniques, critical evaluation of sources, and referencing tailored to your level of study.
Resource Guidance: Help locating books, e-books, journal articles, specialist databases, and other materials relevant to your subject area.
Citation and Referencing: Support with referencing to help you avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct.
Subject Support Point: Located in the Sheppard-Worlock Library, this is where you can meet with Academic Services Librarians for detailed research support on a drop-in basis. The Support Support Point is staffed from 2pm-4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 11am-1pm on Wednesday.
Other Ways to Get Library Help
Library Help Point: Library Assistants are available during core opening hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm) to provide help with finding physical books, library account issues, loan renewals, and general enquiries.
Online: You can also contact the library using our chat support or via email (askalibrarian@hope.ac.uk)