We provide research assistance via email, chat, or meetings (in-person or on Zoom). Students can use Navigate to find the Flaxman Library and set up a Research Consultation appointment. Information about Navigate is available here. Faculty and staff are welcome to email their meeting availability to flaxman@saic.edu.
Fall Semester 2024: August 28 - December 16
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday closures:
11/27 Close early (6pm)
11/28-12/1 Closed
12/17-1/1 Closed
During the academic year the library is open to SAIC students, faculty, staff, and alumni without an appointment. Please see the Visiting & Borrowing page for more details.
10/28 + 10/29: Control Your Citations
This workshop focuses on using Zotero, a free, open source tool for citation management. The same information will be covered at both workshops - so you only need to attend once!
11/11: Organize Your Images
In this workshop you will use Tropy to organize your creative or academic research images. We will also discuss best practices for preserving digital images and the basics of image copyright.
11/18: File Fiercely
File management may sound boring, but building a consistent practice is key to making your research life easier. Learn more about managing and keeping your digital files safe at this workshop.
11/25: Hot Topic: AI Tools
AI is a fast-growing and evolving area for researchers. We’re asking questions like: How can we responsibly use AI for our research? What tools are out there? Join us for discussion and demos as we explore this hot topic and share practical tips.