Your friendly GRC librarians are Amanda Chin, Jennifer Rohan, Jody Segal, Katie Cunnion, Marji MacKenzie, Philip Whitford, Christina DelliSante, Heather Jeffries, Katie Straton, and Sue Schub.
If you have questions about this guide, or just need more help, please call, email, chat, or stop by the Reference Desk! Looking for a specific librarian? Use the links below to email us, or to see a list of your liaison librarians!
While GRC has counseling services linked on this page (under Campus Support Services), we in the library also want to point out some places you can get some immediate help if you are in a crisis or need someone to talk to. The following is some information about that service taken directly from the Washington State Department of Heath website (cited below):
On July 16, 2022, you can call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL).
It will be confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.
Services will be available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 250 languages. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
You can dial 988 if you are having:
You can also dial 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
988 will not replace any crisis call centers in Washington state. It is an addition to the state’s network of crisis center providers. The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), will remain active along with 988.
Washington State Department of Health. (n.d.). 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Washington State Department of Health. Retrieved July 20, 2022, from https://doh.wa.gov/chk/node/14398
Holman Library is open (see hours, below) for in-person reference help and appointments.
Librarians are also available virtually to assist you by email, phone, chat, and video appointment. See options below:
Contact a librarian during the library's open hours.
(253) 931-6480
Meet with a GRC librarian in-person, at Holman Library, for 25 or 50 minutes. Schedule an appointment 36 hours in advance.
Meet with a GRC librarian online for 25 or 50 minutes. Schedule an appointment 24 hours in advance.
Email a librarian with a reference question at librarian@greenriver.edu. This is an alternative to chat/IM if you want help specifically from a Green River College librarian. This is not an immediate option as emails will be only answered during normal business hours.
Research assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from librarians around the world.
Holman Library is open regular hours during the quarter.
Librarians ARE also available virtually to assist you by email, phone, chat, and video appointment. See options below:
Meet with a GRC librarian online for 25 or 50 minutes. Schedule an appointment 24 hours in advance.
Meet with a GRC librarian in-person, at Holman Library, for 25 or 50 minutes. Schedule an appointment 36 hours in advance.
Contact a librarian during the library's open hours @ (253) 931-6480
Ask a Librarian - Chat with a librarian right now.
Submit a Question - Chat librarians are offline, but you can send us your question and we will reply within one business day.
Email a librarian with a reference question at librarian@greenriver.edu. This is an alternative to chat/IM if you want help specifically from a Green River College librarian. This is not an immediate option as emails will be only answered during normal business hours.
You can always ask a librarian for assistance, but if you want to dig in yourself, the following guides are a good place to start!