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What is Ask A Librarian?
Ask a Librarian is the University of Connecticut Libraries' electronic information and reference service.
What kinds of questions will Ask a Librarian answer?
Ready reference, quick answer, and factual questions are appropriate for askHomer.
- To learn what books or journals the library owns, consult the UConn Libraries Online Catalog.
- For electronic dictionaries, encyclopedias, and directories, consult the Electronic Referece Shelf.
- For questions involving extensive research or subject expertise, consult the Liaison Librarian appropriate to your topic.
- For information on remote access to library databases and electronic journals, see Remote Access to Library Research Databases and Electronic Journals
- For library information / reference phone numbers, see Online Reference Help
Who can use Ask A Librarian?
The students, faculty, staff, and administrators of the University of Connecticut are the primary clients of Ask A Librarian. Connecticut residents are welcome to submit questions as well. Questions from outside the state will be handled as time allows.
How do I query Ask A Librarian?
Use the Submit Question page. Please be as detailed as you can when writing your question.
When will I receive an answer?
Responses to questions are generally posted within 2 working days of the question being submitted, excluding holidays. For example, questions received on Friday will have answers posted by the following Tuesday.