Research and Instructional Services (RIS)

Research and Instructional Services (RIS) provides support to the faculty, staff, and students of SFASU, as well as the general public by offering specialized RIS Services and Resources. The Research staff is happy to assist any user in their information quest, whether in the classroom setting or with a one-on-one consultation.

Research and Instructional Services Mission

The Research and Instructional Services Department (RIS) is committed to supporting the research, teaching, and informational needs of Stephen F. Austin State University and to the public at large with creative and effective programs. Through the personal attention of library faculty, we engage the academic community in a collaborative, learner-centered environment focused on developing information literacy skills essential for life-long learning.

Librarian Liaisons - for classes and appointments

For research support in a particular subject area, RIS offers librarian liaisons.
Location: Second floor, Steen Library, Offices 202A - 202K

To request library orientation and research instruction for an entire class, please use Request Library Instruction on-line form or check out the Library Instruction page for more details.

For a one-on-one consultation regarding a particular topic, please see our RIS contact page to find your subject liaison librarian, and then contact him or her through email or by phone.

Ask-A-Librarian - for general assistance or walk-in research help

Location: Ask-A-Librarian desk on first floor in Research Room
Phone: 468-7299
Email: Ask-A-Librarian

Useful Library Links: Journals@Steen      Interlibrary Loan