Ask a Librarian service
In-person help
Go to the Ask Us! desk at the Webster Library or the Reference Desk at the Vanier Library to talk to a librarian in person.
For one-on-one help with your research project, schedule an appointment with your subject librarian. Consult the research guides by subject for contact information.
For more information, see: Reference & research assistance.
Chat
Use our online chat service for a text-based conversation with us.
Screen sharing is available and you will get a transcript afterwards by email.
Service hours
Online chat hours
Working when we are not? Or just prefer email?
Email us at lib-AskALibrarian@concordia.ca and receive a response within 24 hours (excluding holidays).
The Ask a Librarian email service is intended for Concordia University students, faculty members and staff. Questions from outside users related to Concordia collections will also be answered. Our goal is to assist you in developing effective search strategies and locating useful results that meet your information needs.
Related services
Loans & Returns (Circulation)
For assistance with borrowing, returns, fines and library accounts
Subject librarians and subject
guides
Contact your subject librarian or consult their subject guide for in-depth
discipline-specific assistance
IT support (Concordia wide)