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• Frequently Asked Questions
  Find answers to common questions.
  
  
• Chat with a Librarian
  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except selected holidays).
  
  
• Instant Message (IM) a Librarian
  Useful for questions that involve quick, brief answers.
  (New, expanded hours!)
  
  
• In Person (Maryland):
  
  
  • Walk In Locations and Hours
    Visit us at Information and Library Services (Adelphi), at our office in McKeldin Library (College Park), or at our Dorsey Station Library.
    
    
  • Request an Appointment
    Meet with one of UMUC's reference staff at Information and Library Services (Adelphi), at McKeldin Library (College Park) or at Dorsey Station Library.

• E-mail 
  Submit a reference question to a UMUC librarian and get a personal response.
  
  
• Phone:
  
  
  • Weekdays
    (Adelphi office)
    301-985-7209 or
    800-888-8682 extension 7209
    Mon-Thurs, 8:30am - 10pm
    Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
    
    
  • Weekends
    (McKeldin Office)
    301-405-9115
    See Hours.