Need Help? Ask a Librarian

By Email

• Ask a Law Question
• Ask a Question on any other Subject

Librarians will respond during regular working hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you do not receive an update or answer in two working days, please call 609-278-2640 ext.102 for law or ext.103 for all other subjects.

By Telephone

• Law Questions: 609-278-2640 ext.102
• All other Questions: 609-278-2640 ext.103

By Text Message

• Text your reference question to: refdesk@njstatelib.org

This option is best suited for brief factual questions since requests and responses are each limited to 160 characters. Standard carrier message rates apply.

In Person

• Law Desk: Level 3
• Reference Services Desk: Level 4

The Library is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on state holidays.

By Appointment

• Call 609-278-2640 ext.103 for an appointment.

Librarians are available for research consultation and training. We will provide assistance tailored for you.

Tutorials

• We also offer a series of brief online tutorials on frequently asked topics.

Other Assistance

State employees, TESC staff, students & mentors

• Request a book, photocopy or interlibrary loan.

New Jersey Residents

• Search our catalog and request an item.
• Request a photocopy from our collection.
• Place an interlibrary loan request (must have a State Library card or else place the request with your local public library).

Out-of-state residents

• Request a photocopy from our collection.
• Loans of our material must be requested through your local library via interlibrary loan.