09/13/2023
By Sara Marks

Welcome back to another year at UMass Lowell! Whether you’re a freshman arriving on campus for the first time, a grad student beginning a research project, or a faculty member setting up course reserves, the UML Library staff is ready to help answer questions and connect you to the information you need.

This fall, library reference hours will be effective through the end of the semester, excluding holidays and University closures. Please check the calendar on the Library website for the latest updates.

We offer a range of methods for students, faculty, and staff to connect with our reference librarians.

In-person research help will be returning to the first floor Information Desk at both Lydon Library (on North Campus) and O’Leary Library (South Campus)! You can get walk-up research help from our reference librarians Monday-Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Additionally, you can chat with a reference librarian in real time, Monday-Thursday evenings from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday afternoons from 1-3p.m. Visit our website to start chatting today.

We’re also pleased to continue our latest offering, bookable Video Consults, where you can reserve a virtual appointment to meet with a reference librarian via Microsoft Teams video. Appointments are generally available Monday-Thursday, but times will vary. To check for appointment times or book a session, send an email to ask@uml.libanswers.com. Please make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.

Can't make it for Walk-Up Research Help, Live Chat hours, or a Video Consult? No problem! You can reach out to the reference librarians at any time by sending an email to ask@uml.libanswers.com.