Reference Question Form

Filling out and submitting this form will send your question to us at the Reference Desk at the Tempe (Arizona) Public Library.  We check this email account at least once daily, and send answers as quickly as possible, depending on how many people we are busy helping at the Library itself.

We will gladly provide brief answers to factual questions, as well as suggestions for locations and sources which might help to answer your question.

Please remember that when the Library is open you will still get faster service by telephoning us at (480) 350-5511. Click here for a list of Library operating hours.

Contact Information: Tell us about yourself.

Please make sure that your e-mail address is correctly entered, so that we can respond to your question. (Example: kirk@aol.com) If you do not enter a valid Internet e-mail address, we will not be able to respond to your question.

Type in your name:
Your e-mail address:
Your phone number:
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City:
State:
Country:

The Subject Area of the Question: (click to see list -- choose one)

Question: Write your question in the following space. If you have more than one question, please use a new form for each question. Please include the following.

Describe the question or problem to be searched. Be as complete and specific as possible. The more you tell us, the better our answer will be.

If possible, describe how you will use this information.

 

Keywords: Provide any keywords, significant terms, phrases, synonyms, acronyms, etc. that describe your subject specifically in the following space.

Type of answer preferred: (choose one of the following)

A brief factual answer to your question
Some ideas for sources to consult for exploration

Sources Consulted: List any resources on the net or off that you've already consulted (so we don't just repeat what you've tried).

Reminder: This form does NOT automatically send us your email address.  Please take a moment to re-check the e-mail address you are submitting to us.  If we don't have your correct address, we can't email you an answer.

We answer over 15,000 questions a month, in-house and over the telephone. We will, however, make every attempt to answer your question as soon as possible.

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