Got A Reference Question? Ask A Librarian Online

Remember the last time you were at your local library and you needed help with a reference question? You probably went straight to a librarian, right? But, did you know that you can get a librarian's help online too?

Many libraries-everything from your local library to the esteemed Library of Congress, offer an "ask a librarian" feature on their Web sites where you can submit your questions.

Here's how you'd ask a librarian a question at the Library of Congress online, for example:

1. Go to the Homepage of The Library of Congress.
2. Click on Ask A Librarian (top of page).
3. On the resulting page click the subject category your question corresponds to.
4. Fill in the online form with your question, a valid e-mail address and related contact information and wait to receive a response by e-mail.

It's that simple! According to the site, you should expect to receive a response in about 5 business days. So, what are you waiting for? Go ask your questions!