Reference Services
Professional reference assistance is available in the main reading room on the first floor of the Library. Reference Librarians can help you locate information, develop research strategies, and identify appropriate research sources, whether electronic or paper.
Reference service during the academic year is available:
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon to 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon to 6:00 p.m. |
Reference Service hours vary during intersessions and over the summer. Consult the master Library Calendar for additional information on Reference Service hours.
Reference librarians are also available to faculty and students for research consultations by appointment. You may contact a reference librarian at 202-274-4352, via email at reflib@wcl.american.edu or any of the following reference librarians to schedule an appointment:
- John Heywood, Digital Media Librarian, Room 115, heywood@wcl.american.edu
- Susan Lewis-Somers, Associate Director for Public Services, Room 114, slewis@wcl.american.edu
- Adeen Postar, Deputy Director, Room 109, apostar@wcl.american.edu
- Bill Ryan, Foreign & International Librarian, Room 112, wryan@wcl.american.edu
- John Smith, Access Services Librarian, Room 113, jasmith@wcl.american.edu
- Ripple Weistling, Reference and Electronic Services Librarian, Room 111, rweistling@wcl.american.edu