PURA Personal Librarian Program

The PURA Personal Librarian Program connects students participating in the Provost Undergraduate Research Assistantship (PURA) program with a dedicated librarian who provides guidance, support, and connections to library resources throughout the research experience.

A student and a librarian looking at a laptop together

About the Program

The Personal Librarian program is designed to help students build research skills, become familiar with UO Libraries' services and expertise, and develop confidence as emerging researchers. Through individualized support, students are introduced to resources, services, and people that can support their PURA projects and future academic work.

Learn About PURA

How the Program Works

Students in the PURA program are paired with a personal librarian who serves as a primary point of contact for library-related questions and research support. Personal librarians help students:

  • Navigate library resources and services
  • Develop effective research strategies
  • Access scholarly literature, data, and specialized collections
  • Connect with subject specialists and other library experts

  • Identify research support opportunities available through UO Libraries, such as library workshops 

Research Support Opportunities

In addition to one-on-one support from a personal librarian, PURA students may participate in optional workshops and consultations on topics such as:

  • Discipline-specific research methods and resources
  • Citation management and research organization
  • Data services, statistical support, and data visualization
  • Academic publishing 
     

Register for a PURA Library Workshop