York University Libraries’ research and consultation services are available virtually. Please choose the type of help you need below:
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Library Research Help Options
Assignment and Research Help
There are 3 ways to get assignment and research help. Hours vary by service.
(1) YorkU LibChat.
English Operator: | Opérateur français: |
Features: Instant Chat (text); Zoom (talk and screen share).
YorkU Library staff can help you get started with your research.
French and English.
Hours
Monday 10 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 10.30 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 4 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM
(2) Ask/Clavardez
Features: Instant Chat (text); Mobile SMS: +1 647 695 8985
Library staff from Ontario universities can help you get started on your research.
French* and English.
*except Mobile SMS
Hours
Monday 10 AM - 10 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 10 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 10 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 10 PM
Friday 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 6 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
(3) YorkU Library Email
Scott Library: scottref@yorku.ca
Bronfman Business Library: bronfref@yorku.ca
Bibliothèque Frost Library: frostref@yorku.ca
Osgoode Law Library: lawref@yorku.ca
Steacie Science Library: steacref@yorku.ca
Data Services Help: datalib@yorku.ca
If you’d like to send us an email and you are not sure where to start contact us at library@yorku.ca
Features: 24 hour response time (Monday to Friday)
YorkU Library staff can help you get started on your research.
French and English.
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday.
Advanced Research and Data Help
(1) Virtual Consultation with a YorkU Librarian
Consultation for Undergraduates
Consultation for Graduate Students and Faculty
Consultation for Data Support
Features: One-on-one help with in-depth and complex research questions.
French and English.
(2) Research Data Management
Email for help: yul_rdm@yorku.ca
Features: Help with all stages of the Research Data Management process.
Services available in English
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