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Ask-A-Librarian

Overview

Answering your research questions can be as easy as one, two, three, four or five:

[1] In Person

We have friendly and experienced people waiting to help you during regularly scheduled hours at our five interdisciplinary center reference desks as well as the Business Library.

  • Main Reference Desk- Doheny Memorial Library
  • Information Commons - Leavey Library
  • Crocker Business Library
  • Special Collections - Doheny Memorial Library
  • Science & Engineering Library - Science & Engineering Library
  • Urban, Public & International Affairs Library - Von Kleinsmid Center (VKC)

[2] Live Chat

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IM Chat Hours:
Monday-Thurs, 1-5pm
Fridays, 1-4pm

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Get reference help 24/7, all the time, from academic librarians across the U.S.

USC librarians staff the service Tuesdays 1-5p and Thursdays 2-5p, along with weekly shifts for customized help in selected disciplines of study.

[3] Via E-mail

Send us your questions by E-mail. You will receive a response within 24 hours, but often sooner. This service is presently available only to current students, faculty and staff of USC.

Subject Email Referral List

[4] Via Telephone

  • Doheny Library Reference Desk (General Reference) 213 740 4039
  • Leavey Library Information Commons Reference Desk 213 740 6938
  • UPIA (VKC Library) Reference Desk 213 740 1768
  • Special Collections Reference Desk 213 740 5900
  • Science & Engineering Library Reference Desk 213 740 4416

[5] By Appointment

Meet with a Subject Specialist.


Who Can Use E-mail and Chat Services:

This service is presently available only to current students, faculty and staff of USC.