Ask a Librarian

The librarians at Metropolitan State University welcome your questions! Whether you need directions to the library, passwords for databases, or research assistance, we are here to help you.

If you prefer to meet in person, please see the reference and research assistance service desk hours.

You may contact us for help in the following ways:

• In person (Please see our locations page for hours and addresses)
• Phone
• Email Reference Form
• NEW: Instant Message a Librarian

Email Reference Form

Please fill out the form below for reference and research assistance. Allow up to 24 hours for a reply from us as our librarians are also working with other patrons in person. We might also need time to research your question to find the best answer.

If you have a concern that can't wait, please CALL us at (651) 793-1614 for a faster response, or if it is outside the posted reference and research assistance hours, try calling the main Library Services Circulation Desk at (651) 793-1616 and they will find a librarian to help you.

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Your Information:

*First Name: *Last Name: *Full E-mail Address: students - please use your @go.metrostate.edu account *Tech ID (Student ID): *Status: Student Staff Faculty Other

Some questions require more information or may be better handled over the phone. If you don't mind us calling you, please leave a telephone number where you can be reached. The librarian may still decide to respond to your query via email.

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*What is your question?

How will you use this information? (This will help the librarians determine which resources and research strategies will be most helpful to you.)

What sources have you tried?(Please list the sources (if any) you have already tried searching (eg. InfoTrac Onefile, MnPALS, etc.).