In Person

The Reference Desk is located on the 4th floor of the library, near the main entrance. Fall semester reference hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 10 pm; Fri, 8 am - 6 pm; Sat, 10 am - 6 pm; Sun, 11 am - 7 pm

By Phone

Call (412) 396-6133 for research assistance during hours the Reference Desk is staffed.

Email

Email your question to a Gumberg reference librarian. A librarian will respond within 36 hours.

Text Message

Ask a librarian your quick, simple questions using your cell phone. Send your text to 66746 and start the body of the text with keyword askduq, then a space, followed by your question. Learn more...

Ask Here PA

Chat with a reference librarian 24/7 with Ask Here PA. You may receive assistance from either a Gumberg librarian or a reference librarian from a cooperating institution.