AskRef

University of Delaware Library E-mail Reference Service

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This service is intended for currently-enrolled students, faculty, and staff of the University of Delaware. Questions from others will be answered only if they relate to Delaware or to collections unique to the University of Delaware Library.

AskRef provides answers to brief, factual questions not involving extensive research. Reference librarians will be glad to give assistance on sources and strategies. Librarians will reply within 24 hours (Monday through Friday).

Answers to your questions may be found at the Virtual Reference Desk or Frequently Asked Questions.

For immediate assistance, chat with a reference librarian using AskRef Live!

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