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Ask-A-Librarian


Overview

For some quick answers, check out our FAQ page!

[1] In Person

We have friendly and experienced people waiting to help you during regularly scheduled hours at these locations:

Business Reference Schedule
Cinematic Arts Reference Schedule
Doheny Reference Schedule
Leavey Reference Schedule
Music Reference Schedule
Science and Engineering Reference Schedule
Special Collections Schedule
VKC Reference Schedule

[2] Live Chat

Instant Message a USC Librarian
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Text us via cell phone 265-010
and type uscref: [and your question].

24/7 Live Ask-A-Librarian Chat Service »

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

USC librarians staff the service Mondays & Wednesdays 1-5 pm;
Tuesdays 1-6 pm and Thursdays 2-5 pm.

[3] Via E-mail

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

Subject Area Referral List

[4] Via Telephone

  • Doheny Library Reference Desk (General Reference) 213 740 4039
  • Leavey Library Information Commons Reference Desk 213 740 6938
  • 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.