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Instant message a librarian through AOL, Yahoo or MSN during library hours. Use the following screen names to contact a librarian. You must have your own service/screenname to begin.
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- We are unable to answer lengthy research questions via IM - for example, a complicated genealogical research question. We are also unable to provide advice on questions of a medical, tax, or legal nature.
- IM Reference is part of our regular reference service, which includes in-person and telephone reference services. Sometimes we might be answering all kinds of questions at the same time, so please be patient.
You may also contact us through EMAIL, which does not require an IM account. Email will be answered within 24 hours unless the library is closed.
During library hours, phone the reference desk at
507.285.8002
One-on-one sessions are available to help you with specific research or library technology (online catalog, article databases, internet searching, adaptive workstation, etc.) To schedule a 30 minute session, please complete this FORM or call the reference desk at 285.8002 during open library hours.
Last updated: 6/29/07