As you search for articles, you may want to have a one-on-one Research Appointment with a Librarian. If you are interested, set up the appointment with a Librarian before you meet with your professors.
Appointments are available online or in-person at both campus libraries. You choose what's best for you and your assignment.
For One-on-One research help with a Librarian make an appointment.
or
Choose a time to work with Ruth Whitney, the librarian for this class
Click the Make an Appointment appointment link or button and
Choose Ruth Whitney from the list on the left side of the page.
If you prefer a quick online bit of help with your research, you can use the Oakton Library's online chat click the Ask a Librarian link or use the chat box below.
The Learning Center offers free tutoring to all Oakton students in a variety of subjects. Whether you're just getting started on a research paper or preparing for a math final, our peer, professional, and faculty tutors are available on both campuses and online. To work with a writing tutor, request an appointment.
Meet with an Oakton Writing Tutor - Check the Fall 2025 In-Person Tutoring Schedule.
Consider uploading your assignment and a draft of your paper for an asynchronous review by an Oakton Learning Center Tutor.
If you are unsure about what you need or have questions about Learning Center services,
call 847-635-1658 (Des Plaines 1610),
call 847-635-1434 (Skokie A 135),
send an email to learningcenter@oakton.edu.
(You may need to log into myOakton to see the schedule)