CJ Nyssen (she/her)

Subject Liaison Librarian

Department(s) or Unit(s): Subject Liaison Librarians

Please check the Links menu for other ways to contact me and other library staff.

The Laurier Library Brantford space in Grand River Hall is closed for renovations.

During construction, I will be in office OD 104.

Welcome!

I'm a librarian supporting the following programs:

Indigenous Studies
Social & Environmental Justice
Human Rights
Leadership

I work on the Brantford campus and remotely, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I'm here to help you research faster and with better results.

I can help you...

find keywords/subject terms to search with
use Omni, Laurier Library's academic research tool
learn how to search specific databases
search with Google more effectively, and learn how to find scholarly sources on the internet
learn to recognize different types of sources
find grey literature
analyze your research question or develop a research strategy
learn how to choose and analyze your search results
manage and cite your sources in most styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, McGill
with any other research or library questions you may have

Book a 1-on-1 research appointment with me

The booking system is sometimes double-booking me. I will contact you ASAP if I need to reschedule an appointment. Sorry for the inconvenience!

You can book an appointment directly in my calendar by clicking the link in the menu! This link uses Microsoft Office to book video meetings in Teams or Zoom, or in-person meetings

If you think you might need more time, please let me know on the form and I will give you more time if I am available.

Please send me an email if you need to cancel or reschedule.

Teams Chat

If I'm not in a meeting or scheduled elsewhere, you can reach me through Microsoft Office Teams chat during work hours (Chat with CJ on Teams button in menu).

Office: OD 104 - During Construction

Office Hours:

Tuesday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursdays: 8:00am-4:00pm

Office Description

GRH 108A has adjustable lighting (two intensities), and a large window, which any guest will face when they visit. A curtain can be lowered to reduce light.

The door is average width, but should allow most mobility devices to enter.

The librarian's desk is arranged so that she faces you as you come in.

Service Area(s): Subject librarians

Subjects: Indigenous Studies, Social and Environmental Justice, Human Rights, Leadership