Library staff are available during reference hours to provide help with library research, instruct patrons on the use of the library, and to assist in finding and accessing information not owned by the library. Online search services are available by appointment. Tours of the library, group instruction, and specialized training in biological information sources can be arranged by sending a message to falconerlibrary@stanford.edu or by inquiring at the Circulation Desk (650) 723-1528. Reference assistance is available by sending email to falconerlibrary@stanford.edu or by selecting the Reference Questions link on the Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources web page. Just go to the top of the page and select the Ask Us tab, and then select Reference Questions.

Reference is offered equally to Stanford faculty, staff, and students from any department on campus. Online searches by the Librarian are limited to Stanford users only. Web-based reference services are limited to members of the Stanford community.

Reference hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.