Ask a Librarian

Online Chat

Get online research help — click the ‘Ask Us’ button available on the header of every library webpage.  If chat is offline, see below for more research assistance.

MEET WITH A LIBRARIAN

Our librarians can provide in-depth research assistance for all SBU students, faculty, and staff.

If you already know which librarian you would like to meet with, you may email them directly. Otherwise, fill out our research consultation form and a librarian will contact you!


FALL 2024 CHAT HOURS (AUGUST 26 – DECEMBER 19)

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exceptions:
Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
Friday, November 29 (Day after Thanksgiving)


Email

Ask your questions via email: Library_Reference@stonybrook.edu

Available: Anytime. We try to respond within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) and as soon as possible over weekends and holidays.


Call

631.632.7148

Available: Check the library hours schedule.


Visit the North Reading Room (NRR)

Please ask at the desk to be directed to an available librarian.

A professional librarian is available during the semester:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm