Student Peer Research Consultants (SPRCs)

Student peer research consultants (SPRCs) are upperclassmen who have the research skills needed to assist their peers in one-on-one and class settings to find appropriate information sources for their assignments. SPRCs will help students through the entire research process including :

• Understanding the research assignment
• Determining the variety of sources needed
• Using web-based technology to locate appropriate information sources
• And more!

Schedule an appointment with a SPRC using your Penji App.

SPRCs provide students with one-on-one research assistance. This includes helping students to:

• Determine a research topic and question
• Find and evaluate various types of sources for research projects (such as primary and secondary sources)
• Cite sources in various citation styles (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)

SPRCs are located in the Learning and Research Services suite (FLC 115) and are available for all your research needs. Schedule an appointment or just drop in!

Schedule an appointment via the Penji app or this link to Penji’s website. Please use your BC sign-on information when logging in to Penji. Walk-ins (without an appointment) are welcome as well.

Learning and Research Services is looking for upperclassmen students with a knack for research that would like to become SPRCs! To apply, please email research@bridgewater.edu. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one research assistance for student peers via drop-in or scheduled appointments
• Answer questions through the library’s chat services
• Host or co-host Introduction to Library Services sessions for FILA 150 courses
• Create library research guides for specific courses and general research topics
• Curate library book displays for educational and recreational purposes
• Assist with student engagement and outreach initiatives through Learning and Research Services

Required Qualifications

• Must be an upperclassman (sophomore, junior, or senior) 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed at least two assignments that required library research

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of library services in an academic settings
• Comfort with web-based technology, especially library databases
• Customer service experience
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot unexpected situations
• Time management skills
• A collaborative and communicative attitude