The MLC Library hosts this site for the purpose of providing a place for communication and research information. On this site you will find contact information, folders with research tools, help suggestions for the library catalog and electronic information searching. Please leave your comments and suggestions at the bottom of this page.

Ask A Librarian

The dedicated librarians on the MLC Library staff will answer your questions, usually within 24 hours.

• Library Office Telephone: (507) 354-8224 ext. 242

2008/2009 School Term Regular Hours: August 25, 2008 - May 15, 2009

     Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM to 12:00 midnight

     Friday                    7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

     Saturday                11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

     Sunday                   2:00 PM to 12:00 midnight 

Exceptions to the regular hours.

• Telephone Reference

Telephone Reference is a service that provides answers to brief, factual questions, information about the library catalog and library services and programs.

     Call (507) 354-8224 ext. 249 from 8 am to 12 pm

                                   ext. 209 from 12:30 to 4 pm

• Email Reference

Email Reference service allows you to submit questions to an MLC librarian via email. Replies are usually sent within 12-48 hours. Send your question to lotitokm@mlc-wels.edu .  Please be as complete and specific as possible. This will help us provide you with the best answer.

• Chat Online

Chat with a local librarian using Meebo. You can login with the IM account you already have. We have accounts with Yahoo Messenger, MSN, and Google Talk, or start up your own Meebo account.

     Monday-Friday: 8am to noon, and 12:30-4:00 pm.

AskMN

An online service for information and research help available to all Minnesota residents and students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AskMN is a cooperative service of Minnesota libraries.