When we are "offline", please email us at cgpslib@umw.edu; if you leave us a message via chat when we are "offline", please include your email address or phone number to receive a response.

The Many Ways to Ask the CGPS Library

• Chat with Us
  • Use the Meebo chat box above or IM us directly using one of the following services:
    • Yahoo Instant Messenger - Screen Name: cgpslibrary
    • MSN Instant Messenger - Screen Name: cgpslibrary
    • AOL Instant Messenger - Screen Name: cgpslibrary
    • Google Talk - Screen Name: cgpslibrary
• Text Us by sending a text message to 265010 and starting the body of your text with "cgpslibrary:"
• Call Us at 540-286-8025
• Email Us at cgpslib@umw.edu
• Meet with Us by making an appointment with Reference Librarian Paul Boger (540-286-8066 and pboger@umw.edu)
• Visit Us

Instant Messaging Guidelines

The CGPS Stafford Library now offers research assistance via the web using the chat/instant messaging service Meebo. A Meebo widget is accessible from CGPS Research Guides, our Ask the CGPS Library page, and other library web pages and allows you to quickly and easily contact a member of the Library staff. Via Meebo, Library staff can assist you with brief questions about library research and services. If you have a lengthy or involved question, you may be asked to call or email a librarian or to schedule a personal research appointment.

Library staff should be available via Meebo during our regular hours. While there may be some delay as we assist other patrons, we will respond to your chat questions as quickly as possible. If we are "offline" or unavailable via Meebo, please call us at 540-286-8025 or email us at cgpslib@umw.edu; if you leave us a message via Meebo when we are "offline" or unavailable, please include your contact information so that we can respond to your question.

Text Messaging

Text us by sending a text message from your cell phone to 265010. Start the body of your text with "cgpslibrary:" Normal text messaging rates will apply. Please check with your cellular carrier if you are unsure of your texting rate.