Ask a Librarian

Call us at 919.660.1100 and ask to speak to a librarian. Reference staff are available Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.

• Enter "dukemclref:" followed by your question in the textbox and send the message to 265010
• Don't forget the colon after our buddy name.
• Your normal text message rates and character limits apply.

• You can reach us at medical-librarian@duke.edu or use our online form at http://mclibrary.duke.edu/about/email-librarian.
• Email is checked throughout the day between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. If your question is urgent, please call or IM us.
• While we respond to most questions within 24 hours, response time will depend on the nature of the question.
• This service is primarily for members of the Duke University community or for questions about the Medical Center Library's collections. Please note that these questions will be given priority.

• Reference staff are on call through the Medical Center Library's Service Desk Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.
• Need help with a more complex research question or database search? Individual consultations are available by appointment for Medical Center faculty, staff and students. Use our online request form or contact the Library Service Desk at 919.660.1100 to set up an appointment. Generally, consultations can be scheduled within 3-5 days of calling.

Please email your questions to us using our online request form or email us directly at medical-librarian@duke.edu.