Answers by email (eReference)

The College of San Mateo Library provides this email reference service primarily for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We provide answers to specific and brief factual questions such as historical facts, dates or quotations; the use of our online catalog and reference sources; and the completion of bibliographic citations.

Submit your question clearly and concisely on the form below.

Please allow 48 hours for a response Monday through Thursday, and longer on Friday, weekends, and holidays. This email reference service is not available when classes are not in session (i.e. declared recesses and holidays).

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