If you have an urgent question, you can chat with us by using the Chat Box in the bottom right-hand corner of this page.
You can also call us. Try the Reference Desk phone first. If you get no answer, try calling us at the Circulation Desk.
Reference Desk: (315) 279-5473
You can email all of the librarians by going to Ask a Librarian or by sending a message to refhelp@keuka.edu. You can also schedule a meeting with a librarian by going to Make an Appointment.
Our hours change throughout the course of the year, depending on when classes are in session on campus. Please check the Lightner Library Homepage to see our current hours.
The Academic Success Center has great support services for students, which can help you improve your academic skills and writing habits. You can check out their page on SharePoint.
If you would like to visit a writing specialist in person, it is best to make an appointment first. You can do so by filling out a form here. However, walk-ins are also welcome! You can also set up a virtual chat by emailing writinghelp@keuka.edu.
To get feedback on your writing, you can upload your paper to the Academic Success Center at this link: http://keuka.mywconline.com/. Your paper will be returned within 48 hours with comments and suggestions added.
You can call the Academic Success Center at this number: 315-279-5108
If you need extra help with your formatting and citations, you can also email the librarians at refhelp@keuka.edu for guidance.
The Academic Success Center has also provided several resources on their SharePoint page, including an MLA Template for Microsoft Word and a concise guide for all things about writing. See the links below for these.
This Keuka College Writing Guide is a one-stop resource for some of the most common
writing issues encountered in academic writing.
Download the file. Then either make a copy of the file, or open the file and click "save as" so that you can maintain a version of the template that is blank for future use.