Reference Line

Reference Line staff at work

Got a quick question you need answered? "What's the phone number for Disneyland?" "How much did Microsoft stock sell for ten years ago?" Call Multnomah County Library's "Reference Line." This service provides quick answers to questions on a variety of topics over the telephone. This service is available during Central Library's regular business hours by calling 503.988.5234 or the TTY at 503.988.5246. Reference Line service is available to users of all ages.

Reference line service is limited to supplying readily available information that does not require extensive research. Reference Line allows five minutes per call, up to three questions in five minutes. Limit of 3 calls per day. Questions requiring more than five minutes to answer will be written up and sent on to reference librarians. Some questions require more research time than staff is able to provide, and you may need to come to the library to do in–depth research.