Getting Research Assistance
IM Library Help
Use IM Library Help for immediate answers durning Library hours. Click on the blue "Library Help" button to pop up a text chat with a helpful person at the reference desk. Place your curser into the smaller, lower white box, type in your question and hit the enter/return button on your keyboard. Wait for a response. You might need to wait a little if the desk is busy with other patrons. Use this service wherever you see the blue "Library Help" button.
Please give the pop up box several seconds to load completely before typing in your question.
If you are still having problems, please let us know. By Email:libref@sfsu.edu, phone:338-1974, or select one of the other services listed on this page.
Person to Person
Walk-In Research Assistance
Visit the Library's Research Assistance Desk (Library Annex I and HSS 107) during regular open hours. For more information, see Information, Research & Instruction Services (IRIS).
Research Consultations
Make an appointment to meet with a librarian for in-depth help.
Telephone
Telephone Research Assistance
Call 415-338-1974 with quick questions.
