Research Help

The Watson Library of Business and Economics provides assistance with research, databases, and general questions.

In Person Help

• See the hours page for the research help schedule. Librarians are on call.
  Ask at the Circulation Desk for help.
  
  
• Phone: Call us at 212-854-7804
  
  
• Individual Consultation Sessions
  Consultation with reference librarians are available on customized research topics, such as company and industry research or international business topics. 
  Schedule a consultation.

Virtual Help

• Search the library's 24/7 Help database for instant answers to frequently asked business and economics questions.
  
  
• Email us: One of the best ways to ask us research questions is through email: business@libraries.cul.columbia.edu
  Email is answered Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST
  
  
• IM a research librarian for help with your research:
  • askusnowbusiness for AOL, Google, MSN and Yahoo!
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm EST. 
    This service is for Columbia University students, faculty, alumni and staff only.
    
    
• Consult our Research Guides for more detailed research help.