Ask Us
The Library offers many options for getting help when you have questions or concerns.
Need Help: Meet with a Librarian
If you need help meet with a Librarian, we offer two options.
We’re Online
Use the live chat service to get help from a librarian. We offer the service Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m and Saturday 8 a.m. -11:30 a.m. when scheduled. For times when the Chat service is offline, you can send an email.
Text
Contact a Librarian by texting 901-310-3889. This service is offered Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m and Saturday Hours 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. when scheduled. After-hours messages will be answered the following business day.
Connect with us on Facebook and submit a text message.
Telephone
Bert Bornblum Library 901-333-4717
Jess Parrish Library 901-333-5135
Maxine A. Smith Center Library 901-333-6037
Whitehaven Center Library 901-333-6442
Embedded (PAWS)
Librarians are assigned to work with you and your instructor throughout the course of the semester. Locate “Ask a Librarian” on the class list in PAWS and post a question. Be as specific as possible to reduce delay.
Send email requests to libraryinfo@southwest.tn.edu at times when the Chat Service is offline.
Contact Us
- Bert Bornblum Library (Macon Cove Campus)
- 901-333-4706
- Jess Parrish Library (Union Avenue Campus)
- 901-333-4706
- Maxine A. Smith Center Library
- 901-333-4706
- Whitehaven Center Library
- 901-333-4706