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Courses are online, and so is Library Research Help!

Courses are online, and so is Library Research Help!

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

There are 2 services for your advanced research needs.

(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

FAQ Related to COVID-19

Please consult our page on Library Services During COVID-19 for information about loans and fines, course reserves, teaching online, and more.

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