Summer Research Laboratory
The Summer Research Laboratory (SRL) on Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia is open to all scholars with research interests in the Russian, East European and Eurasian region. The Summer Lab is open for eight weeks during the summer from mid-June through the first week of August, and scholars stay as long as they need to conduct their research.
To read more about SRL, including application information and an overview of the the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, click here.
General Information
Resource Guide for Summer Research Lab
This introductory guide summarizes the important information covered in our orientation sessions.
Technology at the IAS Library
- Bookeye Scanner [also known as KIC scanner or Planetary scanner]
- ScanPro Microfiche / Microfilm/ Opaque Card and Micro Card Reader and Scanner
- Internet Access
Scholars visiting the Summer Research Lab are provided with guest credentials for wireless connections, which allows for access to the library catalog and databases on and off campus (within the dorms, outside of library hours).
Instructional Services for Visitors
SRS Individualized Research Practicum
For Graduate students and Junior faculty with a defined research topic.
Apply for an individualized consultation with a Slavic Reference Service librarian for a personalized bibliographic session. SRS staff will develop a personalized, project-based program for each individual covering electronic tools and software, print and electronic bibliographic
resources and databases, archival sources, vernacular-language search techniques, vernacular keyboard options, vernacular full-text resources, and as needed, online consultations with information specialists located in Eurasia and Eastern Europe.
Other Information
- Reference Assistance from the Slavic Reference Service