Ask a Librarian

Reference service is available to all members of the Susquehanna University community. Below are different ways to contact librarians for assistance.

Submit a Question via the Web

We make every effort to answer questions quickly. For complex research, we strongly suggest consulting with a librarian in person.

Schedule a Blough-Weis Library Research Consultation

Click here to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a professional librarian to develop a search strategy and identify and obtain print and electronic sources for assignments and presentations.

Chat or Text with a Blough-Weis Librarian

Click on this link to chat or send a text to 570-468-8275.

Hours for chat and texting:

• Monday – Thursday, 9-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.
• Friday, 9-4 p.m.
• Sunday, 2:15-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.
• Live chat with a librarian is not available during the summer and other breaks.

Things to remember:

• A delay in response may mean that we are helping others. Please be patient, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
• We suggest consulting with a librarian in person when in-depth assistance is needed.
• If the librarian is currently offline, please feel free to leave a message, and please remember to include your email address or phone number so we can contact you. 

Reference Desk Telephone

Off campus: (570) 372-4160

On campus: extension 4160

In person reference assistance at the reference desk:

• Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.
• Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sunday, 2-5 p.m., 7-10 p.m. 

During breaks and over the summer:

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.