Ask A Librarian Services


When you can't come to the library, let the library come to you!

Live Reference Help

Look for this button on our web pages.
 Live Reference Chat
Click this button for service and make sure pop-up blocker is not blocking the chat window.

Monday-Friday
1:00pm-5:00pm

Email Reference

E-mail us your
reference questions:
ulrefer@case.edu

We respond within 2 business days.

Telephone Reference

Call the Reference Desk at:
216-368-6596

Click here to see the Reference Desk hours.

 

Instant Messaging Reference Service

IM Service

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You can add individual librarians to your contact list. Use Case network IDs.

im.case.edu (Case Faculty, Staff, & Students only)

 

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Of course we are always happy to see you in person at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the Kelvin Smith Library!

9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Off-Campus Connect
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Live Reference Chat

Talk With Us FAQ

How do I request that a book (journal, DVD, etc) be purchased for the library?

Choose the "Talk With Us" menu and select the "Suggestion for Purchase" item. The more detailed information you give us about your purchase suggestion the easier it will be to follow up with your request.

I have a complaint. Whom do I talk to?

Any staff member at the Main Service Desk or the Reference Desk will try to resolve your concern. If they are not able to do so, they will refer you to the appropriate library manager for further attention. You can also send a written comment to the library by choosing the "Talk with Us" menu and selecting "Contact Us." Written comments are handled promptly, usually within one or two business days.

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