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AskON - Online Research Help

AskON is a live, chat-based information and research service offered by the Ontario College Library Service.

Text us: (807) 788-2233

Hours of Service

Fall & Winter Hours

  • Mon - Thu: 9am - 9pm EST
  • Fri: 9am - 5pm EST
  • Sat - Sun: 11am – 5pm EST
  • Closed: Statutory Holidays

Summer Hours

  • Mon - Thu: 9am - 5pm
  • Fri: 9am - 4pm
  • Closed: Statutory Holidays and weekends

How does it work?

This chat service delivers immediate, interactive, and knowledgeable research help to Ontario students. Get help with research for term papers, assignments and other academic projects. Library staff are available to chat in real-time and help you:

  • formulate research topics
  • find library and online resources on your topic
  • select and access appropriate resources
  • evaluate information resources

We need your feedback

At the end of each chat session you will be requested to fill in a short survey. Please provide us with your feedback so that we can enhance, expand and improve this service!

Questions?

  • If you need assistance in using any of the Library audiovisual equipment or items that you have borrowed from the library, please email the Library at infodesk@confederationcollege.ca, or call us at (807) 475-6219
  • Please report any problems with any Smart classroom equipment to the Helpdesk at helpdesk@confederationcollege.ca (807) 475-6488