Where to Find a Librarian 24/7
If you ever have any research trouble, you should seriously consider contacting a librarian.
They can cut your research time in half - and help you find exactly what you need.
And you never need to visit a library to talk with them.
Simply chat with them online with one of the following online services:
Amherst College Librarians
Amherst College librarians are available to chat through ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, Trillian, and AIM. Check out their website for details on how to contact them.
Ask a Librarian
The Memorial Hall Library allows you to email one of their librarians or call them at 978-623-8401 x31 during their library hours. I’ve never tried emailing them, but their websites says they’ll respond within 24 hours.
Ask Here PA
Ask Here PA is a library service based in Pennsylvania. They promise to answer your question within 15 minutes.
Brown University Librarians
This library chat service is intended for students at Brown University, but I’m sure they’ll help you out if you’re nice.
Cornell University - Ask a Librarian 24/7
Cornell librarians are available to chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also email them with any questions you might have.
Florida Ask a Librarian Service
This website connects you with Librarians in Florida. This online chat service is available until midnight (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday. They are also available to chat with you on Saturday and Sunday until 5 p.m.
Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library allows you to email your question to a librarian. The only problem is that it takes about 3 days to get a response.
Library of Congress - Ask a Librarian
Librarians at the Library of Congress can also assist you with your research. They promise to respond by email within 5 business days.
MassAnswers.org
MassAnswers.org allows students to chat with a librarian online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After you’re done chatting, they’ll email you a transcript of everything you’ve discussed. I found this service very helpful.
People’s Network
The People’s Network will hook you up with a librarian in the United Kingdom. They have a real-time chat and email system to help you answer your questions.
Princeton University Library
Chat with a Princeton librarian on AOL, Yahoo, MSN, or ICQ. They aren’t available 24/7, but you can catch them online during the day.
Seattle Public Library
The Seattle Public Library also provides a 24/7 online chat program to help you with your research. They’re chat system is connected to librarians across the country.
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February 6th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Are these all open to anyone, or do you have to be connected to the university or library system? if they’re open to all, that’s quite a resource!
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Chamapaign
Ask A Librarian
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/askus/
Reference Services Include:
IM (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, and Google Talk)
Online Web Chat
Email
Spring 2008 Hours
* Mon-Thur 9:00am-11:30pm
* Fri 9:00am-9:30pm
* Sat 10:00am-9:30pm
* Sun 10:00am-11:30pm
March 11th, 2008 at 8:16 am
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