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Call a librarian
503.988.5234
Call Reference Line during Central Library's operating hours to get answers on the phone.
E-mail a librarian
E-mail your question using our Ask the Librarian service.
Chat online with a librarian
Chat online with a librarian 24 hours a day.
Text a librarian
Text your question to a librarian 24 hours a day.
Live homework help
Chat with an online tutor, daily from 2 p.m.–10 p.m. For more help, check out the Homework Center.
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Meet with a librarian for one-on-one help with research.
Central Library tours
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Ask library account and technical questions
Account Services
503.988.5342
Call automated account services 24 hours a day. To speak to a staff member about your account, choose option 2 during Central Library's operating hours.
Text a librarian
Text a librarian with questions about your account.
Computer help
503.988.5223
Same hours as Central Library.
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503.988.5402
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