Popular Services

For faculty and staff to request that the library purchase a title for its collection. Students should submit an Interlibrary Loan request instead.

Request an appointment to view items in Special Collections.

To reserve a DVD for in-class screening on a specified date.

For any questions or concerns about acquiring materials from other libraries.

Report a problem accessing online books, journals, and databases.

Submit questions about your library research or for help finding and using library resources.

I cannot find what I'm looking for and I need Library help.

Request to have an item placed on Course Reserves.

For help with access to the Catalyst catalog, library databases, or your library account.

To request another individual be granted proxy borrowing rights to your library account.

Schedule a research consultation with a librarian or peer research tutor.

To request a borrower’s card or “Bridge Community Card.” These cards provide borrowing privileges to the libraries of the Bridge Consortium: St Olaf Libraries and Carleton’s College’s Gould Library.

For any questions or concerns relating to overdue fees and replacement charges.

To report loss or damage of library material checked out on your account.

Register for a Northfield Public Library account in order to access LinkedIn Learning, Kanopy films, eBooks, audio books, Creativebug and many other physical and online resources.

Inquire about materials you'd like to donate to the College Archives.

Report an issue with the Digital Olaf platform or your access.

Report an issue with installing or using EndNote or Zotero.

For help renewing materials borrowed from the libraries.

Request to sponsor and curate a physical book display on behalf of a student club or organization.

Faculty can request instruction sessions or instructional content tailored to their students’ needs.

Request a new Digital Olaf collections site, get help creating, organizing, or sharing items in Digital Olaf, or discuss ways to use Digital Olaf in your teaching or research.

Inquire about materials you'd like to donate to Special Collections.

Report a concern or question regarding the physical space in Rolvaag Library or Halvorson Music Library.