Ask a Reference Question

This Reference Form allows you to ask simple factual questions electronically and to receive answers quickly. It is ideal for answers to brief, factual questions, such as the address of a publisher, verification of a bibliographic citation, or hints for searching electronic databases. Questions should include a mention of the context and a brief description of pertinent details.

If you need answers to more than one question, send them as separate e-mail messages or on separate electronic forms. Longer, more in-depth questions cannot be handled through the Reference Form. Please come to the EPH Library between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Reference form mailbox is checked daily (Monday through Friday) by 11:00 a.m. Answers or follow-up questions (in case clarification is necessary) will be sent within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Questions sent on a Saturday or Sunday will be answered by Tuesday. You may also send your reference question by e-mail to eph.lib@yale.edu.