Ask a Librarian - FAQ - How to use these services

Want Help

Type your short, factual question into the box below to contact a librarian. If a librarian is not online or if your question requires in-depth research or assistance, please use one of the other options below.

Want Other Options for Quick Help?

• IM - Add our screen name to your buddy list
  • AIM, Yahoo, Google Talk: utalibrary
  • MSN: utalibrary@hotmail.com
  • ICQ: 213403726
• Web Chat - This service has been discontinued.  Please type your question into the Live Help box above for assistance.

• Phone - Call the UT Arlington Library Reference Desk at (817) 272-3394 or toll-free at (888) 565-9023 or see a list of additional library phone numbers
• Email - Library staff will respond as soon as possible, usually within 4 hours. Email us at library-ref@uta.edu

Want To Meet Face to Face?

• Visit the Reference Desk - Library staff are available to answer your questions in person or to assist you with your research. See the locations and hours for reference service for the various UT Arlington libraries
• Visit Paper's Due Drop Inn - Offering one-on-one research help for students needing assistance with all aspects of library research including narrowing topics, finding and evaluating resources, and citing information
• Schedule a Research Consultation - Meet with a subject librarian to identify useful resources, learn to search databases effectively, or just get started using the library. A meeting can usually be scheduled within one week. If you have an urgent request, please choose one of the other options listed on this page.