Chat or text

Chat with library staff using the Ask a Librarian widget displayed on this page.

Text us at 734-315-0507. 

You'll receive a quick response during our main service hours.

Email or call

Send an email by filling out our contact form.

Call us and leave a message at 734-764-9373. Please include both your phone number and email.

For both email and phone messages, U-M affiliates can expect to receive a response within 1 business day and guests within 2 business days.

Schedule an appointment    

Make an appointment to discuss your needs with a librarian. Ask a Librarian staff can work with you to right-size your topic, develop search strategies, navigate library resources, and provide referrals for additional expertise when needed.

Appointments are virtual and can be scheduled for 30 or 50 minutes. If you don’t see options that work for you, please fill out the consultation request form.

Prefer to get help from another student? Meet with a peer information consultant.

Connect with subject expertise

You can also reach out to a specialist for assistance from subject experts.

Our research guides are a great source for finding library resources and other information by topic.

Request Personalized Picks

U-M affiliates can complete a Personalized Picks form to receive customized recommendations for leisure reading or viewing materials from our library collections.