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Reference Desk

A librarian is available during the following hours:

 

Burling Library

Monday to Thursday - 8am-12pm (on call),
1:30-4:30, 7-10pm

Friday - 8am-5pm (on call)

Sunday - 1:30-4:30, 7-10pm

 

Kistle Science Library

Monday to Friday - 9am-3pm (on call), also available at Burling (see above)

Sunday - available at Burling (see above)

 

Call a librarian with a question!

Burling - 269-3353

Science - 269-4606

 

Email

Send a question to query@grinnell.edu anytime. We'll get back to you as quickly as we can during the times the Reference Desk is staffed in Burling.

 

Instant Messaging

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Quick Appointments

Call or email query@grinnell.edu to set up a time for a short meeting with a librarian during the next 24 hours.

 

Library Lab Consultation

Set up a longer, more in-depth appointment with a librarian during the next week. Fill out the library lab form online or pick up a form at the reference desk. Upon receiving your form we will get back to you within 24 hours to set up an appointment time.

 

Please be as specific and complete as possible about your topic and needs; the librarian will use this information to prepare for the appointment.

 

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