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Reference Services

Reference Contact Information
Email	askwendt@engr.wisc.edu
Phone	Reference Desk (608) 262-0696 Services Desk (608) 262-3493 Services Desk is open when library is open.
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Common services

• Instruction and guidance with library resources
• Assistance with research questions
• Citation verification
  
• Referrals to subject area experts (academic libraries, departments or agencies)
• Classroom instruction

About Chat

Chat is answered by librarians at Wendt Commons Library when our Reference Desk is open. When our Reference Desk is closed, our chat service is answered by general librarians at College Library or Memorial Library. About general chat

Help from a Librarian

Wendt Commons Library's Services Desk has a Reference Desk at one end that is staffed by librarians during the day. See hours below. The Services Desk is staffed by student assistants in the evenings and weekends. Librarians are generally available Monday through Friday, 7:30am until 6:30pm. If you need a librarian's help and the Reference Desk is closed, please talk to staff at the Services Desk about options and the availability of a librarian.

Consultation

Do you have an in-depth research question? Would you like to work with a librarian in private? Do you want to talk to the librarian who taught your class?

Our librarians are happy to help you find and learn the best research databases for your subject, efficiently navigate services such as Article & Book Delivery and Refworks, and any other research questions you have.

Contact us to make an appointment today! 

Departments and researchers:

We offer special services to UW faculty, graduate students, and researchers. See our library liaisons page for more details.