Live chat reference service allows researchers to ask Library of Congress reference staff questions in real time. This service is available the following days and times:
- American Memory Historical Collections (Monday–Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM Eastern Time)
- Digital Reference Section (Monday–Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM Eastern Time)
- Newspapers & Periodicals (Monday–Friday, 2:00–3:00 PM Eastern Time)
Please note that Chat services are not available on weekends or Federal Holidays.
New to live chat reference? See Chat Communication Tips.
