From home
office or
outside the library

Using the library from home:

How do I start?
All you need is a library card. Have it ready when you want to use our licenced databases from the "Research Databases" link above. Your librarian can help you figure out the best database to get you started.

Online

Get help from our librarians via email:

askref@elmwoodparklibrary.org

or IM:

askeppl or askepplteen

available via Jabber, Gtalk, AIM, Yahoo & MSN Instant Messengers

By phone

Ask Us your research question by phone:

708-395-1219

Text AskEPPL to 66746
(standard text messaging rates apply)

Save 66746 in your contacts as AskEPPL

In person

Ask Us in person at the reference desk:

Make an appointment for research help:
708-395-1219

Group instruction

Request research instruction sessions for your group:

• Orientations
• Subject area instruction
• Course-related instruction
• Special workshops

Teachers, clubs, teams, businesses -- we can help you. Ask us!