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Consult the Galvin Library Research Guide for tutorials on finding books, articles, and other library resources.

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A Reference Librarian can help you identify and retrieve appropriate resources to satisfy your information needs, provide help in using a variety of computer systems and information resources, or connect you with other library services if necessary. Click on the options below for more details.

New Service! Galvin Library now offers patrons the ability to Instant Message (IM) a Librarian! You can ask us basic research questions from the convenience of your home or office computer.

Hours: Available whenever the library is open (Library hours).

Current Status:

Client:	Screen name:
AIM	IITLibrary
Yahoo Messenger	AskIITLibrary
MSN Messenger	IITLibrary@hotmail.com (not monitored for emails)
Google Talk	IITLibrary@gmail.com (not monitored for emails)
Any of the above services can also be accessed using Meebo, a Web-based IM client portal. Or, just use the handy Meebo widget here!

How to use IM reference:

All you need is a computer and an IM screen name registered with one of the above services. Click on the icon of the service to get a screen name if you don not already have one. If you have a screen name, and you are using a computer that does not have instant messaging software, click on the web access links to sign on through your preferred IM platform. Feel free to add us to your buddy list! Will I get an answer right away? IM reference questions will be answered as soon as possible, in the order they are received. If the librarian is busy helping another patron in-person, it may take a bit more time to get a question answered. If the librarian has stepped away from the Reference Desk, you will see a message saying: "The librarian is temporarily away from the computer or assisting another patron, and will be back shortly."

Note: This service is restricted to students, faculty, and staff of the Illinois Institute of Technology.  If you are not affiliated with IIT, we can reply to your inquiry only if it concerns a unique resource of the Illinois Institute of Technology Libraries.