Ask a Librarian

Help yourself! Before asking your question, check out our Frequently Asked Questions pages; the answer to your question may already be there. The Services at a Glance pages have additional information.

Eligibility Policy: If you are not currently affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we may only be able to reply to a question if it concerns UWM or some resource unique to the UWM Libraries. People not affiliated with UWM may be referred to their local library for research assistance. See Libweb to locate your library's website.

Have a question or suggestion for the libraries? Ask a librarian! You may use any of the contact methods listed below - the choice is yours!

Live HelpLive Help

Online chat with a librarian is available 24/7/365 via our Live Online Reference system. UWM librarians are available on the live help system from 11AM-Noon, MWF.

E-MailBy E-Mail

Please fill out the Ask a Librarian via E-Mail form to send your question by electronic mail. You may also use the UWM Libraries Suggestion Form to send general comments.

In PersonIn Person

Visit the Information Desk, (located on the first floor, west wing) for help using the library. The hours page lists the times the Information Desk is staffed. For in-depth assistance, a research consultation service is available.

TelephoneBy Telephone

You can reach the Information Desk by phone at (414) 229-4659. [hours]

MailBy Postal Mail

The mailing address for the UWM Libraries is: P. O. Box 604, Milwaukee WI 53201-0604.

FAXBy Fax

You can send a facsimile to the UWM Libraries at (414) 229-6791.