Ask A Librarian
Ask A Librarian (Reference) Service Desk Hours*
| Monday - Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Monday - Thursday |
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
By appointment only |
Friday |
By appointment only |
| Saturday - Sunday |
CLOSED |
Saturday - Sunday |
CLOSED |
*The Ask A Librarian (Reference) Service Desk Hours vary from the Library hours. Library hours vary between semesters and during holidays. To find scheduled variations in the library hours, see the library calendar (PDF) or call (765) 455-9265 and press 1 for library hours.
The Librarians at Indiana University Kokomo Library have developed guides and handouts to assist users in finding and using resources.
-- For questions requiring extra time and effort, the Library offers Reference By Appointment (RBA), a service whereby a user may schedule (at least 24 hours in advance) a half hour block of time with a librarian to find sources of information on difficult topics. If students or faculty would like to speak with a librarian about a library/research project, appointments can be set up at a time that is mutually convenient for in-depth discussion of research needs. To schedule a RBA, call (765) 455-9521 or stop at the Ask A Librarian (Reference) Service Desk.
-- Ask A Librarian E-mail This service is designed to answer short, factual questions. If you have several questions or need in-depth information on a research topic please come to the library or schedule an appointment where our trained reference staff can personally assist you. Your e-mail question will be directed to a Librarian or trained reference/research staff. A response time of two or fewer business days is our goal. Answers to questions submitted during holiday periods or semester breaks may be delayed because the library is closed. Please see the Library Calendar. This service is for the use of the students, faculty, and staff of Indiana University Kokomo. Persons affiliated with Indiana University Kokomo must supply their University e-mail address to verify their status.
-- Librarians and trained reference/research staff are available by phone at (765) 455-9521. During the hours the service desk is open librarians will answer brief questions by phone. For questions requiring in-depth searches the librarian may ask you to come to the library for further assistance. When the librarian on duty is busy assisting other patrons or when the service desk is closed please leave a voice mail message with your name, question, and phone number where you can be reached. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
-- Librarians and trained reference/research staff are available at the service desk to assist you with your information needs. At the service desk you can find answers to your questions, obtain assistance in using library materials, find out how to use the libraries many electronic resources, and learn how to requests materials from other Indiana University Libraries. The librarians encourage students and faculty to ask for assistance in using the library. The librarians will assist you in answering questions and locating materials related to your topic or area of investigation.
