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Library Guide for Students on the Spectrum

This library guide supports UConn students on the spectrum in accessing and utilizing resources and services at the Homer Babbidge Library, as well as awareness of resources beyond the library.

Reference Services

Ask A Librarian

  • chat service with a professional librarian (never a bot!)
  • synchronous and anonymous
  • available on or off campus
  • available through two different style buttons on various library websites and some library databases
    • blue with white text bubble "Ask a Librarian" buttons
    • blue with green circle "Chat is online" buttons

Typical Fall/Spring semester Ask A Librarian chat hours

  • Monday 12am-8am, 9am-11:59pm;
  • Tuesday 12am-11:59pm;
  • Wednesday 12am-4pm, 5pm-11:59pm;
  • Thursday & Friday 12am-8am, 9am-4pm, 5pm-11:59pm;
  • Saturday & Sunday 24 hours

For more information, please review the Ask A Librarian page on the Library website. 

Research Guides and Consultations

Research Guides

  • asynchronous, online research support
  • subject-based and alphabetically sorted
  • available on the library website

Research Consultations

*If you don't see your subject on the list or have general questions about research consultations, email the Head of Research Services, Sam Boss.

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