InfoNow

“When you've got a question, we've got an answer.”

Phone: (213) 228-7272  |  Fax: (213) 228-7369  |  E-mail (form)

Services

infoNow provides quick answers to commonly asked questions about the library and many other topics.

Try info Now for:

• Business addresses and phone numbers
• Associations
• Manufacturers
• Spelling, definitions or grammar
• Sports information
• Math or science formulas
• Historical or biographical facts
• Government officials' names and addresses

Staff can also refer callers to specialized subject departments for more in-depth assistance.

Services are available by:

• Telephone (213) 228-7272   
  Most questions answered in 3-5 minutes.
• Fax (213) 228-7369   
  Most responses provided by close of the following business day. Be sure to include your name, fax number or address, and your question.
• E-mail (form) 
  Response provided within 36-48 hours (excluding weekends).  Using the e-mail Information Request form, brief questions can be answered or suggestions provided on sources and locations for more lengthy questions.
• IM   
  AOL AIM: Asklapl   
  Yahoo!: Asklapl  
  MSN: Asklapl@hotmail.com
• Text
  Text us at 66746 and start your question with AskLAPL. Example: AskLAPL What time do you close tonight? Press send & wait for your answer. Responses to text message questions will be provided Monday through Friday between 10 am and 5:30 pm. Save the number 66746 in your contacts for future use. (Questions regarding your library account cannot be resolved through this service)