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.

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

Report an issue with installing or using EndNote or Zotero.

Request to have an item placed on Course Reserves.

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.

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

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

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

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

Request an appointment to view items in Special Collections.

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.

Report an issue accessing an area of our buildings or collections.

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

For help renewing materials borrowed from the libraries.

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.

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

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

Request help finding an item that appears to be missing from its location in the library.

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

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

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

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