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.

Several library departments offer direct chat as well:

Live Help

You may chat with UW-Milwaukee librarians whenever the Ask a Librarian Desk is staffed. [hours] At other times you may chat with other librarians, who will help you with using our library collections and services.

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Please note that this service is monitored by librarians working at the 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 Ask a Librarian 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 us 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.