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For immediate assistance during library hours, call the Reference Desk at (217) 581-6072.Toll-free: 1-866-862-6684 (1-866-ToBooth). 
 

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A librarian will answer your question as quickly and as efficiently as possible and will respond by 5 pm the next weekday. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Reference Services at 217-581-6072. Library users who have an in-depth question have the option of requesting an appointment with a reference librarian at 217-581-6072.  For those calling us from outside the Charleston area, call our toll-free number at 
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"Ask a Librarian" provides advice on how to begin research with suggestions of possible print or electronic resources, search strategies, and other non-Booth resources. Please keep in mind that librarians will not actually do your research, but will provide answers to reference and library information questions.

"Ask a Librarian" is not monitored between 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and 8:00 a.m. on Mondays.