Mission Statement

The Scott County Library System is a service-oriented network of community libraries enriching the life of the community and open to everyone. Our mission is to support and encourage lifelong learning and the desire to read by offering a diverse and up-to-date collection of materials and by connecting people to local and global resources.

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Please include your name, e-mail address, Scott County Library card number, and a phone number where you can be reached with your question.   Reference staff will contact you within one working day. 

 

You can contact a reference librarian or our law librarian,
see below for specifics.

 

Ask a Reference Librarian
You may also call the Reference Center at 952.707.1770 or visit any library during open hours to speak directly with a librarian. 

 

Ask a Law Librarian
You may also speak to the Law Librarian at  952.496.8713 during the Law Library's open hours (Monday and Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm).

AskMN
When Scott County Libraries are closed, you may opt for this online service for information and research help.  It's available to all Minnesota residents and students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AskMN is a live interactive chat service that allows you to converse with a librarian in real time. A librarian (not from Scott County) is available 24/7 to answer questions and direct you to various websites if needed.

Last Updated  12/13/11 sb