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Welcome to AskAcademic!
AskAcademic is a pilot project between AskColorado and the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries and select Colorado colleges and universities. Starting Dec. 1, 2008 this free online research and information service is available for all UNT students, faculty and staff, and students, faculty and staff at participating Colorado academic libraries.

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except holidays
• Login and chat with an academic librarian from
• Get help with your research
• Learn new search techniques
• For all UNT students, faculty and staff and students, faculty and staff at participating Colorado colleges and universities.

Ask about homework research, general questions, or topics that are interesting to you. We can help you find facts, journal articles, books, and other resources.

AskAcademic Staffing
Most of the time, 1-2 academic librarians will be online to assist you. During busy times, the average wait for a librarian may be 5 minutes. Thank you for your patience.

While you wait...
If you are waiting, you may wish to look around until a librarian comes online to assist you.

Google Scholar Advanced Search Page http://scholar.google.com/advanced_scholar_search?hl=en&lr=
Search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles.

AllRefer.com http://www.allrefer.com
Online directory of resources by subject.

Bartleby.com http://www.bartleby.com
Online literature and reference including biographies, quotes, encyclopedias and other reference books.

Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref00.00.00
Quick reference guide and online subject index.