AskALibrarian@SPC

Purpose of Service: AskALibrarian@SPC service is provided to assist and direct students, faculty, and staff who are working off campus with their research needs.

Who can use the AskALibrarian? Current Faculty, Students, and Staff affiliated with the St. Petersburg College.

What kinds of questions can be answered?

Questions that require brief factual answers. Research related questions concerning:

Research strategies and suggested sources to find information for assignments. How to use the SPC online databases and catalog. Information and web sites concerning bibliographic citation. Limited help concerning technical problems. (SPC Technical Help Desk is available to answer more complex technical questions.)

Response Time:
Online Reference librarians strive to reply to your questions within 24 hours of their receipt. Librarians check for new questions from the Virtual Reference Desk during regular library working hours. If you need an answer sooner, please call the Reference Desk.

Problems:  
Occasionally, due to server problems, Virtual Reference Desk can temporarily be out of service. Should you encounter problems or delays in your request, please email:  AskALibrarian@SPC