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Research Help

Have a research question? APU Librarians are available to help at the reference desk, online, by chat, and by email. You may also arrange one-on-one research consultations with subject specialist librarians.

Reference Desk

Visit the reference desks at Marshburn, Darling, or Stamps Libraries, or schedule a one-on-one research consultation with a subject specialist. Patrons may also call for assistance.

Marshburn Reference Desk

(626) 815-6000, Ext. 3270
Liberal arts and sciences, music, business, media center

Librarians are available during these hours:
Mon: 1pm-5pm; 6pm-9pm
Tue-Thu: 10am-12pm (on call); 1pm-5pm; 6pm-9pm
Fri: 10am-12pm (on call); 1pm-4pm
Sat-Sun: No reference librarian available; please use the AskNow chat service.

Darling Reference Desk

(626) 815-6000, Ext. 5066
Computer science, education, nursing, psychology, special collections

Librarians are available during these hours:
Mon: 1pm-5pm; 6pm-9pm
Tue-Thu: 10am-12pm (on call); 1pm-5pm; 6pm-9pm
Fri: 10am-12pm; 1pm-4pm
Sat-Sun: No reference librarian available; please use the AskNow chat service.

Stamps Reference Desk

(626) 815-6000, Ext. 5684
Theology, religion, philosophy

Librarians are available during these hours:
Mon: 1pm-5pm; 6pm-10pm
Tue-Thu: 10am-12pm; 1pm-5pm; 6pm-10pm
Fri: 10am-12pm (on call); 1pm-4pm
Sat: 11am-12pm; 1pm-4pm
Sun: No reference librarian available; please use the AskNow chat service.