Welcome to Text A Librarian. Please read all of the instructions below. If you have any other questions call 327-1490 ex.3008.

How do I start if I don't have a question?

1. Text our keyword, oplib, to 66746. You will get the response: Success!. Then follow the instructions on the text to save the number to your phone.

How do you ask a question?
You can:

1. Come up with a question that you need answered by a Librarian.
2. Send your question to 66746 (MOSIO phone number), starting with your keyword

Format to use when asking a question:

1. Each Microboard has its own keyword. Ours is oplib.
2. Text the correct keyword followed by your question to 66746.
3. For example:
1. OPPL Keyword: oplib
2. Patron question: How many books are available on dog training?
3. Patrons send in following text to 66746:
   oplib How many books are available dog training?
4. Question will appear on the reference desk Microboard.
4. Answer will be sent back to your cell phone as a text message.
5. You can respond to the answer for clarification. Response will be associated with the original question on the Microboard.

Additional Tips:

1. You can save the number 66746 into your phone to make asking future questions easier and quicker.
2. The number can be saved in your phone under any name. Example: Text a Librarian, OPPL, etc.
3. Once you have asked a question and been registered on the microboard you will no longer have to type oplib before your question. The microboard will remember you by a randomly assigned number. No one will ever know who you are or what your phone number is.
4. You can text your questions.
5. Please be sure to use proper texting and Internet etiquette or your number may be blocked!

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