Ask Us Services

Online / Phone

Chat Immediate
  • Click the chat box to the right to chat with Kennedy Library staff.
  • Staffed Sun – Thursday: Noon – 9pm and Friday – Saturday: Noon – 5pm.
  • At other times, use our 24/7 Chat, where you may be assisted by librarians at other universities.

Note: when you are finished chatting, browse away from this page or close your brower; otherwise, your chat transcript will remain visible to the next person to use this computer.

Phone Immediate
Call the reference desk at (805) 756-2649 for help whenever the library is open.
Email Within 24 Hours
You can e-mail a librarian for help within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
E-mail the Reference Desk for help within 24 hours any day of the week.

At The Library

Reference Desk Immediate
Drop by our reference desk during regular library hours for help from a librarian.
Personal Consultation 1–3 Days
For in-depth one-on-one help with research, contact your college librarian for an appointment.