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Ask A Librarian

Ask a Librarian

Reference service is available to all patrons of the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law Libraries. 

We will be available for your questions and to provide assistance during the following days and times:

Monday-Thursday 9am to 9pm at all locations
Friday 9am to 6pm at all locations
Saturday  noon to 6pm at all locations

Reach our staff directly by calling toll-free at 1-866-REF-DESK (1-866-733-3375).

Reference Services include:

  • Responding to questions and requests for information which require "short answers."
  • Confirming whether the library owns a particular title.
  • Answering questions requiring brief facts, statistics, addresses, etc.
  • Providing advice on resources to consult for a project or paper.
  • Suggesting research techniques using various resources.
  • Assistance with electronic resources passwords - For WMU-Cooley Faculty and Students.

Requests for specific documents (you have the citation or title) are handled through our Document Delivery Service.

Email

You can send your requests or questions by E-mail here. Requests are read and responded to during regular reference hours. Most questions are answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends, holidays, and term breaks.

Phone

1-866-REF-DESK (1-866-733-3375)
Lansing Campus: (517) 371-5140 ext. 3111
Tampa Bay Campus: (813) 419-5100 ext. 5121

Reference Desk

Lansing Campus Reference Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay Campus Reference Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m.