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Are you interested in being involved in our pilot programs over the phone or in chat?

Research consultants volunteer their time free of charge to answer questions about researching in areas where they have experience. We currently have pilot programs under way answering research questions over the phone and in chat for many areas; see the areas where you can help.

Learn more about volunteeringor register here

Already a volunteer? Begin helping below.


Getting Started


Helpful Resources


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Start your training
Get started as a new volunteer
 

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Steps to check in  
And begin receiving calls
 

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Steps for taking calls
Taking and transferring calls
 
 

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Join our Skype Group
Communicate with other volunteers
 

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Set/Update Schedule
Use Google Docs to set or update your volunteer schedule (coming soon)
 

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Home
Learn more about the opportunity

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Research Toolkit
Research resources
 

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Phone Responses
Ideas for responses to patron questions
 

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Not a research call?
We answer ALL research calls; check here for where other types of calls go.
   

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Questions you may have
As you begin helping others
 

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Webinar recordings
Listen to previous trainings (again and again, if needed)
 

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Additional ways you can help
Volunteer in other ways

Not yet a volunteer research consultant? Learn more about what volunteers do.
 
 


 

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