Ask a Librarian
A Reference Librarian can help you identify and retrieve appropriate resources to satisfy your information needs, provide help in using a variety of computer systems and information resources, or connect you with other library services if necessary. Click on the options below for more details.
Hours: Available whenever the library is open (Library hours).
Galvin Library offers patrons the ability to Instant Message (IM) a Librarian! You can ask us basic research questions from the convenience of your home or office computer. Use the handy widget on this page.
Research assistance is also available using the following IM accounts: (Any of the above services can also be accessed using Meebo, a Web-based IM client portal.
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 AIM
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IITLibrary |
 Yahoo
Messenger |
AskIITLibrary |
 Google
Talk |
IITLibrary@gmail.com (not monitored for emails) |
How to use IM reference:
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All you need is a computer and an IM screen name registered with one of the above services. Click on the icon of the service to get a screen name if you don not already have one. If you have a screen name, and you are using a computer that does not have instant messaging software, click on the web access links to sign on through your preferred IM platform. Feel free to add us to your buddy list! Will I get an answer right away? |
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Note: This service is restricted to students, faculty, and staff of the Illinois Institute of Technology. If you are not affiliated with IIT, we can reply to your inquiry only if it concerns a unique resource of IIT Libraries.
