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This IM/SMS service is intended to answer requests for brief, factual information (such as who, what, when where), or information regarding available materials at the Business, Science, and Technology Department.

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AIM Messenger Screen Name: epflbst (abbreviation of Enoch Pratt Free Library Business, Science, and Technology)

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IM & SMS Service Hour

Monday - Wednesday: 10 am-7 pm Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

Type your question in the instant message box on the left (video tutorial). A staff member will help you in real time. During busy times it may take longer to answer your IM question.

Text us through mobile phone
During the same IM service hours, you can send us text Mobile Phone and Text Messaging messages. Start your question with epflbst: and send to 265010.

Note: the question cannot be longer than 140 characters. Some phone service plans may impose a charge on text messages.

After service hours
Send your question through our Ask-A-Librarian service