Ask a Librarian

Have a question? We can help! 

Our librarians are here to help you find information on a variety of topics, including Scott County services, school research projects, and more. Here are different ways you can get in touch with us from outside the library. (Note: It may take a few business days to receive a response.)

Question & Answer Tools 

  • COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions: Much has changed since March 2020. If you have a question about the status of Scott County Library services, check our COVID FAQ page to see if we've answered it. 
  • Ask a Librarian Form (linked below): Send us any reference or service question through this form. You'll receive an email response. 
  • Suggest a Title Form: We enjoy hearing recommendations from customers. Use this form to suggest purchases for the library's collection. Titles must be new (published less than 12 months ago). 

Card & Account Questions

Ask a Librarian

  4. Option 1: Library Card, PIN, or Account Information
    Library Catalog

    Please fill out the following information and click the Submit Question button to send us your question. To renew your account, complete all the fields.

    PIN numbers can be reset on our catalog page if we have your email on file.

  6. Option 2: Research, Homework Resources, Reference
    Research Resources
    You have questions, we have answers! Please fill out the following information and click the Submit Question button to send us your question.

  8. Option 3: eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines
    Library Catalog

    Please fill out the following information and click the Submit Question button to send us your question. To renew your account, please check Option 1 above.

    PIN numbers can be reset on our catalog page if we have your email on file.

  10. Option 4: Law or Legal Information
    Law Library Homepage

    Law librarians will typically respond to your question within two business days. During open hours (8 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday), you can call or stop by the Law Library for in-person service. Additional legal resources can be found on the Law Library page.

    *Please note that the Scott County Law Librarians are not attorneys and cannot provide legal opinions, interpretations, or advice.

  12. Option 5: Requesting Materials or Suggest a Title
    Suggest a New Title

    Have you seen or read about a new title that you cannot find in our catalog? Enter your information below and we will consider adding it to our collection.

    You can place holds on library materials with your library card and PIN number on our catalog. You can also check the status of existing holds in My Account.

    If you're looking for an item that is a year old or older, you may want to use MNLINK to request it from another library system via interlibrary loan.

  14. Option 6: Website Comment or Question
    Library Home Page

    Please fill out the following information and click the Submit Question button to send us your comment or question.

  16. Option 7: General Comment
    Library Home

    How are we doing? Serving you well is our most important goal. Your concerns and comments mean a lot to us. If we are not meeting your needs, please let us know how we could do better. If we are doing our job well, we would like to hear that too.

    Thank you for sharing your ideas and suggestions with us!

  18. Option 8: Children's/Young Adult (Youth) Services
    Kids & Teens
    Please fill out the following information to submit your questions about services, programs, or materials for kids or teens.
  20. Option 9: Other
    Library Home

    Please fill out the following information and click the Submit Question button to send us your question.

  32. Type in your 14 digit library card barcode number.
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  48. If you chose 'other,' please tell us more about what you're looking for.
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