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Ask a Librarian is the general contact point for UW-Madison Libraries. Staff provide assistance with research processes, and answers questions about library systems and services. By training users in a wide variety of tools and techniques, and facilitating connections with subject experts, we support the teaching and research endeavors of UW-Madison.
Fall Hours (September 4 – December 19)
Alternate Fall Hours
Early Winter Interim Hours (December 20 – January 1)
January Interim Hours (January 2 – 20)
Spring Semester Hours (January 21 – May 9)
Call 608-262-3193 when College Library or Memorial Library are open (see hours). Voicemail will receive a response within 24 hours.
Text 608-729-7886 when Ask a Librarian Chat service is available. After-hours texts receive a response when Ask a Librarian Chat is available again.
At College Library – Get help at the first floor desk Mon to Fri 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and
At other Library Locations – get help at service desks during the libraries’ open hours.
Schedule a Consultation to select a library and a time. Include a reason for the consultation so we can match you with an expert.
Please allow 24 hours for a reply. For immediate assistance, use Chat, Call/Text, or Walk-up
Fill out the Ask a Librarian Contact Form to receive an email reply within 24 hours.
Chat transcripts and emails are saved. They are used by UW-Madison Libraries to improve services.