Have a reference or homework question? Why not ask APL via IM?

You can ask a question via a live chat session Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 7pm. We have user names for AIM, Yahoo, and MSN Messenger. We'll be happy to find whatever you are looking for, whether in print or online.

Just a couple of things to note before you get started...

• Any screen names that send IMs containing obscene language or that are harassing will be blocked.
• We are unable to answer lengthy research questions via IM - for example, a complicated genealogical research question. We are also unable to provide advice on questions of a medical, tax, or legal nature.
• IM Reference is part of our regular reference service, which includes in-person and telephone reference services. Sometimes we might be answering all kinds of questions at the same time, so please be patient.

	For AOL, our screen name is AskAlexandrian
	For Yahoo!, our screen name is AskAlexandrian
	For MSN, our screen name is AskAlexandrian@hotmail.com

Need to download an Instant Messaging program or set up a screen name? Just click on one of the icons below to download the free software and get a free screen name. Just follow the instructions to complete setup of your IM software. If you don't want to download the chat software, you can still use web versions of AOL (AIM Express), Yahoo (Yahoo Web Messenger) or MSN Messenger (MSN Web Messenger).

Don't forget to add AskAlexandrian to your buddy list!