Library

Instant Messaging becomes a reference tool.

Chat with a Reference Librarian

Whether you are a member of a journal, part of a clinic, doing pro bono research, or just a night owl, now, you can chat live (IM) with a research librarian using RefChat for instant research help.

Here's how it works:

There's nothing to download or install. Just click the links below to instantly text message an HLS research librarian.

  • HLS Students, Faculty, and Staff
    * Weekdays from 6-10 p.m. and on Friday afternoons, use RefChat from
    MyHLS. After you log in, go to the "Academic Resources" tab where the
    chat messenger and instructions are prominently displayed.
  • HLS Journal Staff
    * For HLS students doing Journal projects, use RefChat here.
  • HLS Clinical and Pro Bono Projects
    * For HLS students working on clinical or pro bono/public interest research projects, use RefChat here.
The HLSL RefChat Application

For more information, feel free to stop by
the Langdell Reference Desk or call 495-4516.