About Ask Montana

A free online service for information and research help provided by librarians in Montana and around the world. What is Ask Montana?

• Get help researching facts and information
• Connect live with a librarian
• 24/7 access except holidays

Ask about anything. We can help you find information, books, articles and more. Note: not everything is online. We may refer you to other resources.

History

Ask Montana is a collaborative project among libraries of all types throughout the state. From Glendive to Libby, from Missoula to Sidney, public, academic, school and special libraries are joining resources to provide 24/7 information services to their communities.

Funding

Funding comes from a combination of local library funds and the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) monies.

Software and After-Hours Service

The Ask Montana project uses OCLC's QuestionPoint software. After hours coverage is provided by librarians from around the world who are a part of the 24/7 virtual reference cooperative.