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Rodney A. Briggs Library

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Ask A Librarian

Ask a Librarian offers research and information services for students, staff, faculty and community members.

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Briggs Library Card

Students, faculty, and staff must use their U-Cards to check out library materials. Community residents may obtain a Briggs Library community card by completing a registration form at the circulation desk.

Checking out and Returning Materials

Materials are checked out at the circulation desk on the main floor of the library. At this service point, materials can also be renewed and returned.

KIC Bookedge Scanner and Fax

The easy to use touchscreen steps users through scanning documents, photos, or books with the option to email, save to USB or print the scans. 

Campus Location: 

Rodney A. Briggs Library

Briggs Library Location(s): 
Floor 2 (Main Floor)
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Loan Information

Some collections or materials have different loan periods. 

Microform Equipment

Use our Microform Reader to view materials on microfiche and microfilm. 

Campus Location: 

Rodney A. Briggs Library

Briggs Library Location(s): 
Floor 4
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Photocopying

Briggs Library provides photocopiers for campus and community use.

Campus Location: 

Rodney A. Briggs Library

Briggs Library Location(s): 
Floor 2 (Main Floor)
Photocopying

Printing

Print your documents at Briggs Library by using Cash Printing, PaperCut Printing or Color Printing. Use Web Printing to print from your personal device.

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Reference Services and Research Assistance

Reference librarians are available to help with your research needs. 

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Renewal Request Form

Community borrowers should use this form to request the renewal of materials checked out from Briggs Library.

Community Patron Renewal Request Form

Renewing Materials

All library users who are affiliated with the University of Minnesota and are issued U-Cards may renew their library materials by logging onto My Library Account. Community borrowers may renew by contacting the library.

Scanners

Flat bed scanners are available for use. 

Campus Location: 

Rodney A. Briggs Library

Briggs Library Location(s): 
Floor 2 (Main Floor)
Floor 3
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Services to Library Users with Disabilities

Rodney A. Briggs Library is committed to serving users with disabilities by providing special assistance to facilitate use of the collections and services.

Services for Community

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Community patrons are welcome to visit and utilize our library and its services. We welcome all levels of involvement from infrequent visits for locating specific data to regular borrowing for recreational reading, from gathering local historical background from our archives and West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center to arranging for an information session for your organization’s program. We invite students from area schools to use our resources for assignments and projects. The Rodney A Briggs Library Associates, our library friends’ group, offers ongoing participation opportunities.

Whatever your needs, be assured that we’re happy to see you and anxious to be of service. If you have any questions feel free to contact the library at 320-589-6175 or visit our library Staff Directory for a complete personnel listing.