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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 and the Cinematic Arts 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)
  • Cinematic Arts Library

[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.