Ask a Librarian

Help yourself! Before asking your question, check out our Frequently Asked Questions pages; the answer to your question may already be there. The Services at a Glance pages have additional information.

Chat

Online chat with a librarian (via your web browser) is available 24/7/365 via our Live Online Reference system.

Instant Message (IM)

Chat with UW-Milwaukee librarians. This service is available whenever the Information Desk is staffed. [hours]

Please note that this service is monitored by librarians working at the Information Desk. During busy times, there may be a delay in responding.

You can also reach us through an existing IM program by sending an instant message to any one of the following accounts:

AIM: askuwmlibraries1

Google Talk askuwmlibraries1

Meebo: askuwmlibraries1

MSN: askuwmlibraries1

Yahoo: askuwmlibraries

E-Mail

Please fill out the Ask a Librarian via E-Mail form to send your question.

In Person

Visit the Information Desk, (located on the first floor, west wing) for help using the library. [hours]

For in-depth assistance, a research consultation service is available.

Telephone

You can reach the Information Desk by phone at (414) 229-4659 .

Text

Send a text to 265010 and start your message with askuwmlibraries1. [hours]

If your mobile allows text-to-IM you can reach us at askuwmlibraries1.

Note that using this service may result in a standard text messaging charge from your wireless service provider.

Postal Mail

The mailing address for the UWM Libraries is: P. O. Box 604, Milwaukee WI 53201-0604.

Fax

You can send a facsimile to the UWM Libraries at (414) 229-6791.