In-person

The Library Reference Center desk is staffed during all Library hours. Librarians at this desk can answer any of your research questions.

Phone

You can call the Library at (630) 942-3364 and speak to a librarian during regular Library hours.

E-mail

Fill out the Library's e-mail reference form with as much information as possible and a Library staff member will e-mail you back by the next business day.

Instant Messaging/Chat

Use embedded chat windows like the on on the upper-right part of the page, or use your favorite chat service listed below:

AOL Instant Messenger
Screen name: textcod

Yahoo!
Screen name: askcod1

Google Talk
Screen name: askcod1

Jabber
Screen name: codlibrary@hab.la

Chat is generally available during regular Library hours.

SMS/Text

To contact the Library via SMS/text, just text:

textcod your question

to 265010

Please note, depending on your mobile service plan, sending and receiving text messages may result in charges from your mobile provider.

265010 is the short code for AIM. You send a text message to our special AIM buddy name, textcod, and we receive it as an instant message. Our reply comes to your phone as a text message.