The Journalism Library is pleased to offer video chat reference on Wednesdays and during evenings by appointment (please send email to: journalism@libraries.cul.columbia.edu to schedule appointment). You may use the workstation in the Journalism Library to connect, or you may connect from any device through the following:

Skype

(if you already have a Skype account and application, proceed to step 3):

1. Create a Skype account
2. Download Skype to your computer
3. Sign into your Skype account
   
4. Add journalismlib to your list of Skype contacts
   
5. Click on the Video Call button affiliated with this contact or send a message, IM or SMS, to initiate a video conference call
   

Google+ Hangouts

(if you already have a Google account and Google+ Hangouts browser plugin, proceed to step 3):

1. Create a Google account
   
2. Download/install the Google+ Hangouts browser plugin
3. Sign into your Google account
4. Add cristina.ergunay@gmail.com to your Google+ circle
5. Start a hangout
6. Select from your circle or type "Cristina Ergunay" and click the blue "Hang out" button

Working with a partner on your research?  No problem!  Both technologies allow for multiple users - Google+ allows up to 10 users to connect via video conference; more than 2 on Skype will change the video conference to audio only, unless Skype Premium is installed.  Please email journalism@libraries.cul.columbia.edu for assistance in getting started.