Reference Hours
In-person or by phone

The reference desk is staffed the following hours during the school year.

Mon-Thur: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 6-10 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Reference Desk Phone: 503-370-6560

Text Messaging (SMS)

You can send a text message to the reference librarian:

1. Address your text message to 246246
2. Start off the message with send hathelp
3. Add your message

Remember your cell phone carrier may charge you for each text message sent and received.

Research Consultation

If you would like individual help in finding research materials or using a particular electronic or print resource, you may want to schedule an appointment with a subject librarian.

• Research Consultation Form

• E-Mail the Library

Instant Messaging (IM)

Ask a question via a live chat session during the same hours we offer reference service in the library.

E-Mail

Librarians also welcome e-mail questions, which will be answered in one business day.

• E-Mail the Library