Winter Closure Hours

Stanford Libraries will be operating on a reduced schedule from Saturday, December 14, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025. For more information about services during this period, please visit the Libraries Intersession and Winter Closure page. 

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Chat with us online

Available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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Report a connection problem

Having trouble accessing the catalog or another one of our online resources? Report your problem.

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Submit a question

We typically respond in one to two business days. 

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Suggest a purchase

If you still can't find what you're looking for, fill out this form to suggest that the Libraries purchase an item. Requires Stanford ID.

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Email or call

library-reference@stanford.edu

Reference desk (650) 725-1064

Circulation desk (650) 723-1493

Privileges desk (650) 723-1492

Find a subject specialist

We have over fifty subject specialists that can help you with your research. Whether you are new to Stanford or a seasoned researcher, we are here to help.

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Visit us in person

Reference librarians are available in Green Library East, next to the circulation desk, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

We can help you find materials or refer you to a subject specialist for more complex searches.

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Last updated December 4, 2023