New Jersey State Library

New Jersey State Library

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By Email:

Librarians will respond during regular working hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. If you do not receive an update or answer in two working days, please call 609-278-2640 ext.102 for law or ext.103 for all other subjects.


By Telephone:

Law Questions: 609-278-2640 ext.102
All other Questions: 609-278-2640 ext.103


By Text Message:

Text your reference question to: refdesk@njstatelib.org

This option is best suited for brief factual questions since requests and responses are each limited to160 characters. Standard carrier message rates apply.


In Person:

Law Desk: Level 3
Reference Services Desk: Level 4

The Library is opern Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on state holidays.

By Appointment:

Librarians are available for research consultation and training. We will provide assistance tailored for you. Call 609-278-2640 ext.103 for an appointment.

Tutorials:

We also offer a series of brief online tutorials on frequently asked topics.

Other Assistance:

  • State employees, TESC staff, students & mentors:
  • New Jersey residents:
    • Search our catalog and request an item.
    • Request a photocopy from our collection.
    • Place an interlibrary loan request (must have a State Library card or else place the request with your local public library.)

  • Out-of-state residents:
    • Request a photocopy from our collection.
    • Loans of our material must be requested through your local library via interlibrary loan.

Updated: September 22, 2009

 
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