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.
Welcome! I'm a librarian supporting the following programs:
- Indigenous Studies
- Social & Environmental Justice
- Human Rights & Human Diversity
- 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 Teams to book video meetings or in-person meetings (you will still receive a Teams-meeting link when you select "In-person" but I will be waiting for you in my office!) In-person meetings take place in my office (GRH 108A) in the Digital Library & Learning Commons, and require you to wear a mask (I can provide a mask for you if you don't have one). The Digital Learning Commons is one floor down from the main lobby.
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.
Have you changed your mind, or something came up? No worries, it happens! Just send me an email and let me know 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: GRH 108A
Wednesdays: 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursdays: 8:00am-4:00pm
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
