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  • The average session lasts 15-20 minutes. Some questions require us to search a bit (and email follow up is an option).
  • Expect what might seem like delays. Some questions require the librarian to search in several places to find exactly what you need.

Session Transcripts and Follow-Up Via Email

Transcripts and any follow-up that may be needed to help answer your question will come from askmn@askmn.libanswers.com. Please add these email address to your email "safe list" as sometimes we can get caught in spam filters.

About AskMN

AskMN is part of a global, cooperative service staffed by experienced librarians from Minnesota as well as from other participating libraries across the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Funding

AskMN is brought to you by Minitex, a program of the University of Minnesota Libraries and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. The service is made possible by participating Minnesota libraries.