The Watson Library of Business and Economics provides assistance with research, databases, and general questions.

See the hours page for the research help schedule. Librarians are on call.

• Ask at the Circulation Desk for help.
  
• Telephone for assistance: (212) 854-7804
  
• Individual Consultation Sessions
  Consultation with reference librarians are available on customized research topics, such as company and industry research or international business topics: schedule a consultation.
  

• Search the Watson Library's 24/7 Help database for instant answers to frequently asked business and economics questions.
  
• E-mail us - one of the best ways to ask us research questions is through e-mail.  Please note: e-mail is answered Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST.
  
• IM a research librarian for help with your research:
  
  • Ask a Librarian (Columbia University students, faculty, alumni and staff only)
    
  • Consult our Research Guides for more detailed research help.