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| Method | Description | Response | Availability | |
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| Walk-In | Drop by any location and inquire at the Circulation Desk. At most locations, librarians are on-call ready to help you with your research. | immediate | Check library hours Evenings & Weekends by appointment |
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| Phone | Call us at any location during open hours. | immediate | Check library hours | |
| library@alliant.edu | within 24 - 48 hours |
7 days a week during |
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| Text Message | You can text your message or question from your cell phone to 858.302.4280. Text messaging rates may apply. Check your plan. Staff usually monitors from 8 AM—4 PM (M-F). Your message will open a ticket that we will respond to as soon as staff are available. |
varies | A ticket can be created at any time. Response will be as soon as staff is available. | |
| Chat | Chat live from work, school or home. No downloads. It's free. | immediate | When staff is online. | |
| Research Consultation |
Make an appointment with your campus librarian |
within 48 hours |
By appointment | |
| Self-Guided |
immediate |
24/7 online | ||