Research Support
HPU librarians are dedicated to supporting the academic success of all students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re starting a project, deep into research, or preparing to publish, we’re here to help. We offer guidance on finding reliable sources, using library tools, and sharing your work through platforms like the HPU Digital Repository.
Research can be overwhelming, especially with so much information at your fingertips. Our librarians will help you navigate it all, teaching you to identify credible sources and evaluate information critically. In today’s world, strong research skills matter more than ever.
Need help? You've got options:
Ask a Librarian
Support is available at the Library & Learning Commons front desk—staff can connect you with a librarian for immediate help. You can also reach us by email.
Ask US 24/7 Live Chat
Use our Ask Us chat service anytime, day or night. HPU Librarians are avaialble Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (HST), and after hours, you'll be connected with a real librarian through our trusted nationwide cooperative.
Research Consultations
Get one-on-one support by schueduling a research consultation. Meet with a librarian in person or online for help with finding sources, refining your topic, and using citation tools like Zotero.
Research Guides
These mini-websites, created by HPU librarians, are tailored to specific subjects, courses and topics. They include recommended databases, search strategies, and tips for evaluating sources effectively. Browse our most popular research guides to find librarian recommended resouces by subject or course.
Video Tutorials
Learn at your own pace with our growing collection of short video tutorials. Each one covers essential skills like search strategies, source evaluation, citation tools, and more available anytime on our YouTube channel.
Research Workshops
Throughout the semester, we offer live workshops on topics like source evaluation, database searching, AI and research, citation tools and more. These interactive sessions are open to all HPU students, faculty, and staff. Strengthen your research skills by joining a session that fits your schedule, check the calendar for upcoming events.