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Reference Services

What Do We Do?

Connect you with information in a manner that is welcoming, responsive, professional, and accurate. We help you navigate the library and its resources, both in the building and online.

Ask a Librarian

Have a question? Ask us in person at the Reference Desk or ask via phone, e-mail, or IM. You can even text us a question. Here's how:

  1. Start your message with wiulibhelp followed by a space.
  2. Send the text to 265010.
  3. The librarian's reply will come from a different number 
    "WIU Library (IM)" will appear when you open the message.

Detailed Texting Instructions (PDF)

Reference Tools

Quick access to online reference sources such as dictionaries, calculators, almanacs, encyclopedias, style manuals, stock charts & screeners, and lots more.

Faculty and Staff who answer your reference questions
Krista Bowers Sharpe Hunter Dunlap Jeff Matlak Jeanne Stierman
Mahrya Carncross Julie Hannen Tammy Sayles John Stierman
Brian Clark Dean Howd Roderick Sharpe Bill Thompson
Sean Cordes      

Instant Messaging