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Online Reference: Ask-a-Librarian

Please use the form below to send your reference question to a subject librarian. The librarian for the subject area you choose below will reply via email or telephone, usually by the end of the next working day. If you do not get a response by then, that librarian may be away; please send your question again, to ref@wumail.wustl.edu. If you need immediate assistance, please call the Olin Library Help Desk, at 314-935-5410.

This service is intended for Washington University students, faculty, and staff. A Washington University ID number is required.

Please note: If your question requires extensive information or interpretation on your part, the librarian may suggest making an appointment for individual consultation.

For more information about reference services see the Reference Services page that is linked from Research Help.

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