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Reference Services - 410-704-2462

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Reference Hours this Week (5/12/2013)

Sunday
5/12
2:00P - 10:00P
Monday
5/13
8:00A - 10:00P
Tuesday
5/14
8:00A - 10:00P
Wednesday
5/15
8:00A - 10:00P
Thursday
5/16
8:00A - 10:00P
Friday
5/17
8:00A - 8:00P
Saturday
5/18
12:00P - 8:00P

Need some help with your research? We have experienced librarians and library assistants ready to give you a hand no matter where you are.

Type of Help Response Time Available

In Person

The Reference Desk staff offers directional, reference, and information assistance to users in the library. It is located on the 3rd (main) floor of the library (view floorplan). 		immediate reference service hours

Instant Messaging

If you have an Instant Messaging account on AIM, Google, Yahoo, or MSN, you can get help via IM from one of our Reference Librarians. Add the screen name, "tucookchat" to your buddy list; then, IM us when you need help with a library or research related question.

IM us now on the library website! 		immediate Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Text Message

Have a quick question? Send us a text. Start your message with askcook and send it to 66746.

Get more info about our texting service. 		immediate Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone

This service is intended to assist patrons with questions about library holdings or with brief inquiries or referrals. Extensive research assistance is not available by telephone. Call 410-704-2462 during reference service hours. 		immediate reference service hours

E-Mail

Towson University students, faculty or staff may ask a reference question via the Web. Questions must be very specific, requiring brief, factual answers.

Send your question now! 		within 48 hours Monday - Friday

Library Liaisons

Each academic department is assigned a librarian to facilitate all library related issues.

Get more information about the liaison program, including a list of contacts. 		1-3 days by appointment only

Research Consultation

The Individual Research Consultation (IRC) service offers assistance to track down hard-to-find information, formulate extensive search strategies, or evaluate information resources. IRCs are available by appointment. Schedule a consultation! 		1-3 days by appointment only

Research Relief

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Help from a Librarian / Albert S. Cook Library
http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/librarianHelp.cfm
Last revised: September 29, 2011

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