Reference Desk phone:
610-396-6338 or -6339

Nancy Dewald, Reference Librarian
Phone: 610-396-6243 Email: nxd7@psu.edu

Billie Walker, Reference Librarian
Phone: 610-396-6242 Email: bew11@psu.edu

Virtual Reference Service : Ask your question to a Penn State librarian and receive an answer in real time. Virtual Reference is available during fall and spring semesters:
Monday - Tuesday: Noon - Midnight (12pm-12am),
Wednesday - Thursday: Noon - 9pm (12pm-9pm),
Sunday: 6pm-9pm

Reference Frequently Asked Questions:

Can anyone help me when I'm working at home?

You can receive help two different ways. If you need help during the hours listed above under Virtual Reference Service, please click on the link to be connected to a Penn State Librarian. If you do not need help immediately, please send an email to either or both Penn State Berks Librarians above and we will respond usually within 24 hours (Mon-Fri). If you need assistance during regular library hours, feel free to call the Reference Desk at (610) 396-6338 or -6339.

What is LIAS? What is The CAT?

LIAS stands for the Library Information Access System and refers to the entire online Penn State University Libraries system, the online catalog (The CAT), the many databases and other online resources.

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