Ask A Librarian

We are pleased to provide multiple ways for you to contact us, including: Email, Chat, Visit, Phone, Appointment, and special services for businesses.

Before you contact us, you may want to review the "How do I...?" guide or our Privacy Policy.

Chat hours for Fall Semester 2009:

Monday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
Excluding University Holidays.

Send a question or comment to our "Chat" Reference Librarian.

Send your question or comment as an email.

Ask A Librarian - Email for research and information help

Ask A Circulation Question for help with borrowing, renewals, etc. of library materials.

Your email may be forwarded to the person or office at SMU best qualified to handle your question.

Visit any of the reference desks in the Central University Libraries for help with your question.

Desks are staffed during most hours that the libraries are open.

If you are not sure where to start, the staff at the Fondren Library Center reference desk will be happy to help you.

For library locations, see the campus map.

Fondren Library Center Research Librarians are available at 214-768-2326 during the following hours, CST:

Monday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Your call may be transferred to the Research Librarian or Library Department that can best address your question.

For questions pertaining to the visual or performing arts, call the Hamon Arts Library at 214-768-1853.

Use the email, chat, or phone options on this page to request an appointment with librarians who will assist you with more complex questions.

If you are a member of the business community and would like information on document delivery and research services, please contact IIS at 214-768-2276.