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503-725-4424

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503-725-5874

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503-725-3879

 Ask Us! Ask a Librarian Service

The librarians at Portland State University Library are here to help you! The Ask Us! website is your portal to the following services designed to make your research lives easier

• Stop by the Reference Desk on the 2nd Floor
  
  
• Online Chat to a PSU Librarian (limited hours) using the AIM/Meebo instant messaging software
  
  
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• Email the PSU librarians
  
  
• Email a Subject Librarian to:
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• Call the Reference Desk, 503-725-5874