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Get reference help 24/7. When USC librarians are not available, academic librarians from other institutions will answer your questions. For some quick questions, try our FAQ page! To renew books by phone, please call Doheny Circulation Desk at 213-740-2924; to renew books via email, please email dmlnotes@usc.edu.

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