Welcome to Ask a Librarian, a service that allows HCC students, faculty, and staff to ask for research assistance via the Internet.  This service is intended to guide you in your research; if you need in-depth help, please come to the Research Assistance Desk in the Library during open hours.

A librarian will usually be able to respond to your question on the same or the next business day (Monday through Friday).  If you need more immediate assistance, and the Library is open, call the Research Assistance Desk at 410-772-4921.

Please provide us with the following information so that we can help you:

I. Information About You
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II. Information About Your Question
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HCC Class Information: Please let us know if this is for a specific class at HCC (course number, course name, instructor).
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