Reference / Information desk:
Phone - 908-218-8865
Email - reference@raritanval.libanswers.com
Text message - 908-838-0766
Check Out desk:
Phone - 908-429-4252
The library has compiled a list of answers to many common questions on our FAQ. Feel free to submit your own questions if you can't find the answer you're looking for!
If chat is unavailable, you can send us an email instead.
RVCC Library Chat services can be used for a variety of simple research questions, such as:
For in-depth research questions, it might be better to Email a librarian or schedule to meet with a librarian.
Chats may be terminated and the user banned for using inappropriate or rude language, harassment of any kind, or repeated off-topic comments. Read the full Virtual Reference Services Policy.
Schedule a daytime appointment in-person with a librarian.
Appointments are not available for evening hours between 5-9PM but a librarian will be available at the Reference / Information desk to meet with you. Just come in.
If you cannot come to the library during the scheduled In-person Reference hours, you can Live Chat with a librarian throughout most of the day, Monday through Friday. If we are not available on chat, email us at reference@raritanval.libanswers.com and someone will get back to you with an answer or to set up a time to chat or meet.