Who may use Ask Us?

Ask Us! is intended for use by UMD students, faculty, staff, distance ed students, Northeast MN residents, and those requesting information unique to UMD. You may also wish to consult our Research Guides, Course Guides, and Privacy Statement. If you need technical help, perhaps your question is addressed here.

AskMN

NOW ONLINE

Chat with a librarian 24/7
If you have a question or need information when our reference desk is closed, you may use our 24 hour service. Click the link above, type your question into the chat box, and a librarian will respond late at night, weekends, and even when our library is closed. Between our IM Chat and AskMN services, we now offer 24/7 online library reference help.

E-mail

E-mail your question via this form, and we will respond within 24 hours, usually within a few hours.

Instant Messaging

OFFLINE

Instant Message with librarians using the widget to the right, your IM client, or Meebo.com.
Availability coincides with Reference Desk hours.

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UMD Jabber	askus

Text Us!

OFFLINE

Text a UMD Library Reference Librarian during Reference Desk hours.

In the "To:" field, type 265010
In the "Text" field, type umdlibaskus:
followed by your message, then hit "Send"

Please note that long messages may come in the form of multiple text messages. Text messaging rates apply to each text message sent or received and other charges may apply depending on your wireless service plan. (Please contact your wireless carrier for pricing plans and details).

Phone the Reference Desk

Call 218-726-8100 for research help during these hours.

Visit in Person

Visit the Reference desk on the 2nd Floor of the UMD Library during these hours.

Consult with a Subject Specialist

Meet with a librarian one-on-one to assist you with your research. Please see the list of Subject Librarian.

Technical Help

Check the FAQ or report technical problems via this form.