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You can use the form at right to chat with a librarian during our hours of operation (at right bottom). No account or login is required, but be sure to leave this web page open while you're waiting for a response.

You can also IM a librarian using your existing AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Google Talk account. Our screen name is UVALibRef.

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Text Messages

Send a text message to 434-227-6019 for quick answers to simple questions,. We will send a brief response (< 150 characters) as soon as we receive your question, during our hours of operation (at right).

Reference Email

For general reference questions, use this online form, or send your questions to .

For questions about Special Collections, use this online form.

Telephone one of the Reference Desks

General questions: (434) 924-3021 (Alderman Reference Desk)

For other libraries use this list of Phone Numbers and Hours of Service
For a list of libraries refer to the library directory.
For a list of general hours of operation for each library see the library hours page.

Reference Tutorials

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