Gumberg Library

Reference

Reference Desk

For reference assistance when you're in the library, the desk is located on the 4th floor. It's staffed:

*Note:  Hours vary during the summer and holidays

Telephone

Call (412) 396-6133. Telephone reference service is available when the Reference Desk is staffed.

Live Chat

Choose chat on the Ask a Librarian page for online chat with a reference librarian.
Chat with a librarian 24/7 with Ask Here PA.  While you may receive assistance from a Gumberg librarian, you are more likely to be chatting with a reference librarian from a cooperating institution, especially late at night.

Email

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

Text

Ask a librarian quick, simple questions using your cell phone. This service is available whenever the Reference Desk is staffed. Send a text to 66746 and start the body of the text with keyword askduq, then a space, followed by your question. Learn more...

By Appointment

Researchers who need individualized assistance can request an appointment by contacting Lisa Sciulli at (412) 396-5346 or sciullie@duq.edu. See the Staff Directory to request a specific librarian.