Ask a Librarian

We’ll answer all kinds of questions, whether you need the phone number of a local business or details about life in ancient Egypt.

  • For long or complex questions, it’s best to call or visit us.
  • For questions about your account or items checked out, e-mail circulation@champaign.org or call 217/403–2000.

Chat with Our Librarians

Click on the “Chat Live with a Librarian” button at the right to connect to a Champaign librarian during open hours. When the button shows that we’re not online, try us later, or use the 24-hour Ask Away Illinois chat service below.

E-mail

E-mail librarian@champaign.org.
We’ll respond within a few hours when we’re open.

Phone

Call in your question during open hours.

  • Information Services and Reference Desk: 217/403–2070
  • Children’s information questions: 217/403–2030

Instant Message (IM)

Send an instant message during open hours. Our screen names are:

  • AOL Instant Messenger (AIM): Champaign Lib
  • Yahoo! Messenger: Champaign_Librarian
  • MSN Messenger: Champaign_librarian@hotmail.com

Ask in Person

  • Main Library, 505 S. Randolph St., Champaign, IL 61820-5193
  • Douglass Branch Library, 504 E. Grove St., Champaign, IL 61820-3239

When We’re Closed: “Ask Away” 24-hour Chat

All-day, all-night chat service is provided by librarians around the world, including ours, through Ask Away Illinois. (Note: If your question relates to the Champaign area and could best be answered by a local librarian, it’s better to contact us directly using one of the methods above.)

Ask Away Illinois

More About "Ask a Librarian"

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Here are common questions about what and whom you can ask.