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a Librarian
Welcome to the Framingham Public Library's Ask a librarian email
reference service. Please fill out the form below and be sure to
click the "Submit" button to send us your question.
When can I expect a response?
You can expect a same-day response if we receive your question by 6:00 pm,
Monday through Thursday, or by 3:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Questions received on Sundays or when the library is closed will be
answered the next business day. Remember, you can always speak
with a reference librarian by calling 508-532-5570, extension 4361,
during our normal business hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 9:00
pm; Friday and
Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday (September thru May), 2:00 pm to
5:00 pm.
Ask a Librarian Form
What kinds of questions may I ask?
You can ask for:
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Brief answers to factual questions.
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Help with search strategies, including finding
information on the Internet, e.g.: Where should I start my research
on...? I've looked at these web sites to find information
on.....Where else should I look?
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Information on library resources and services, e.g.:
How can I obtain a book that's not listed in your online
catalog? How do I get a copy of an article from this magazine?
We can answer up to three questions at a time.
The Ask a Librarian email reference service is
unable to perform lengthy research. Please visit the Main Library
reference department for research assistance.
Local History questions: Ask a Librarian will
search local history sources for those who are unable to visit the
library. Research on these questions is limited to one-half
hour. For $.25 per page, local history information will be
photocopied and mailed.
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