Are current University of Puget Sound students, hired through an intensive process, who provide research assistance to other students in a supportive, peer environment.
Are experienced student researchers who are extensively trained in a broad range of research tools and strategies across the disciplines.
Work closely with the liaison librarians to support student research in the first-year seminars (SSIs) and other introductory-level courses.
A Peer Research Advisor can:
Help you turn a topic into a question as well as get you started on finding evidence (and counter-evidence!) to help you create a persuasive response to that question.
Work with you to identify relevant databases to locate the information you need.
Offer guidance on evaluating the sources you do find.
Help out with citation issues.
Provide an empathetic ear when you get stuck on a research problem and work with you to generate possible solutions.
Work with a Peer Research Advisor!
Spring 2023 Hours
There are two ways to get assistance from the library's peer research advisors: drop-in hours or appointments.