Homework or other reference questions? Can't get to the library, but you need it quickly? You can use Instant Messaging for help!

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library now offers online IM chat service Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For prompt results IM us by adding one of the following to your Buddy List:

For Yahoo Messenger: jmrlref

For MSN & Windows Live Messenger: jmrlref@hotmail.com

For AIM: jmrlref1

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Other places to check ...

Check out our collection of Internet Resources by Subject

Browse our Online Databases

Other great reference sites:

Digital Librarian

Internet Public Library

Librarians’ Index to the Internet (LII) - a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 12,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users of public libraries.

RefDesk - Since 1995, free and family friendly. Refdesk indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current information-based sites.

Stumpers - The Stumpers list is a place for librarians (and others) to discuss reference questions which they are unable to answer using available resources, including the Internet and local interlibrary loan capabilities.  It’s fun to browse around there!