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Ask a Librarian

Welcome to the UMass Amherst Libraries "Ask a Librarian" service. Reference librarians are available to assist you with your questions. Contact us:
In Person	Visit a Reference Desk at the UMass libraries for help with your research during staffed hours.
By Phone	Call the Reference Desk for help with your research. W.E.B. Du Bois Library Reference Desk 413-545-0150 Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library Reference Desk 413-545-6741
Text Message	Text a UMass reference librarian from your cell phone for quick help during staffed hours. Text to 66746. Start your message with ASKUMA then a space. For convenience, save 66746 to your phone as ASKUMA.
Instant Messenger	Instant Message a reference librarian at the W.E.B. Du Bois Library or add us to your IM buddy list.
	AIM: dboisref	MSN: dboisref@hotmail.com
	Yahoo: dboisref	Gtalk: dboisrefim@gmail.com
E-mail	Use our online form or E-mail a librarian at ref@library.umass.edu to submit brief, factual questions. A UMass Librarian will respond within 24 hours (weekends and holidays 48 hours).
Research Consultations	Schedule an in-depth consultation with a reference librarian in your subject area to obtain assistance with research paper, thesis, or dissertation.

Last Edited: 22 March 2011