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Reference Desk

Regular reference desk hours are kept during fall & spring semesters. Students are encouraged to visit the Library's Reference desk when they are in need of assistance with locating information for their academic pursuits.

Reference Desk hours are:

Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Reference Desk hours are not kept during school breaks & holidays.

By phone

By phone
The phone number of the Library's main desk is (218) 723-6140. Ask to speak with a Librarian and your called will be directed to the appropriate person.

To speak with a Librarian during Reference Desk hours (please see tab on this page) call (218) 733-2285.

Distance students
If you are a CSS distance student, you can use the CSS 800 number (1-800-447-5444) and ask to be transferred to the Library.

To speak with a specific Librarian
To speak with a specific Librarian, use our Library Faculty & Staff directory for the appropriate phone number.

Email

By email
The email address of the library is library@css.edu Your question will be forwared to the appropriate person.

To email a specific Librarian
To email a specific Librarian, use our Library Faculty & Staff directory for the appropriate email address.

By appointment

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