Chat With A Librarian
A Point Park University Librarian is available to answer your questions via Instant Message (IM) during regular library hours. The Library has screen names for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and Yahoo! Please IM us whenever you need assistance and don't forget to add us to your buddy list!
Library Screen Names:
AIM: pointlibim
Yahoo: pointlibim
New to Instant Messaging?
Instant Messaging, or IM, allows you to exchange real time text messages with other IM users via the Internet. To send and receive messages you need a computer or web enabled device (cell phone, PDA, etc.), instant messaging software and a screen name (free through AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ).
Get Started!
You can download software and sign up for an account and get more information from the following IM service websites:
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Yahoo! Messenger
IM from Anywhere
All of the services listed above also have web based versions of their instant messaging software. You can use these web based versions to access your instant messaging account from any internet accessible computer without downloading and installing the software.
AIM Express
Yahoo! Web Messenger
You may also call our Reference desk at (412) 392-3171 or email your questions to library@pointpark.edu
