American University Library - Ask a Librarian: Instant Messaging Research Assistance

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Ask a Librarian: Instant Messaging

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You can ask us research questions through instant messaging. Just send a chat to one of our screen names...

AIM: AskAULibrary
MSN: AskAULibrary@hotmail.com
Google Talk: AskAULibrary@gmail.com
Yahoo: AskAULibrary

...or simply send us a message in the box to the left! (Click here to learn more about instant messaging.)

During the summer, the IM service is open Monday through Friday 12-5pm. We will be closed July 3 for Independence Day. If we are not online, send us an email.

This service is available to:

Currently enrolled students of American University
Members of the faculty and staff of American University
Individuals requesting information about resources unique to American University

Privacy policy: In order to evaluate the service we may examine the content of our interaction with you for questions and answers. This information is used to help analyze the amount and types of questions we are being asked, help determine staffing levels, and help retain librarians and staff for the service. This information will be used anonymously. All identifying information will be removed from the message before we perform transcript evaluations.

Please note: The University Library and University IT do not provide technical support for Instant Messaging software.

What is instant Messaging?

Instant messaging is real-time chat. Add us to your buddy list so you can see us and chat with us when we are online!

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