Ask A Librarian - BML
Got Questions?
Reference librarians are available at the Biomedical Library weekdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, but we have staff available to help you get started on your research all the hours the library is open. The UC-wide chat reference service is also available evenings and Sundays. Here are all the ways you can reach us!
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By Phone: 858.534.1201
This is the quickest way to speak to a reference librarian during library open hours. Don't underestimate the power of real-time voice chat!
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By Instant Message
Click the box on the right to start a session with us, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. We also have accounts on Yahoo IM, AIM, or Google Talk, visit our IM Reference page to get information on our screen names to add us to your contact lists. (Please note: the chat box says you can leave us a message if we're offline - however, if you don't give us your email address, we won't be able to ge tback to you.)
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By E-Mail Form
We pick up questions weekdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. You can use our e-mail question form or just email biomed@ucsd.edu
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By Live Chat
Now available 24/7! Depending on the hour, you may be chatting with a librarian from another academic library outside California. If your question is very UCSD-specific, a UCSD librarian will follow up with additional information.
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Services to Non-UCSD users
Non-UCSD researchers are welcome to ask for assistance using our reference services, but for in-depth research assistance, including database searches or document delivery, contact our fee-based PLUS Information Service.
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And of course... you can always just drop in!