There are many ways to contact the library for help, the phone being just one method. Did you know that we now offer reference services through instant messaging? You can either instant message us directly from the link on our site, or you can add us to your buddy list. We are "AskWestportLibrary." If you can't make it to the library, this is a great way to get your research done because unlike waiting for an e-mail response, you can interact in real time. There are no guarantees that any of us will make you LOL (actually, I can probably guarantee that we won't!), but we can help you find what you're looking for. I'm usually on IM from 3PM-5PM Monday-Friday.

Need help when the library's closed? We now offer 24-hour reference through InfoAnytime! Not that we're encouraging you to save your homework for 2AM the night before it's due...

While I'm on the topic, another way to keep in touch with the library is through our new MySpace page. And for those of you who think that MySpace is so 2005, I'm in the process of making a Facebook page as well.