General Research Guides
Conducting Research at the University of Minnesota Libraries
While the collections of Gould Library are first-rate among liberal arts colleges, researchers often require the use of materials that can only be found in major research libraries. Fortunately, we have such libraries available less than an hour away. For information on how Carleton students and faculty may make use of the libraries at the University of Minnesota, read on.
Searching the Catalog
MNCAT is the system-wide online library catalog for the University of Minnesota Libraries. It includes materials and resources from the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Twin Cities campuses, much of which can be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan at Carleton.
Request U of M materials through Interlibrary Loan
Hours and Locations
Dispersed among 14 facilities on the three Twin Cities campuses, the University of Minnesota Libraries contain 6.2 million print volumes, nearly 37,000 serial subscriptions, 6.3 million microforms, 2.65 million government documents, and 423,000 maps, making it the 16th largest research library in North America.
Access
The collections and facilities of the University of Minnesota Libraries are open to the public. Carleton students may not check out materials from the libraries (except via Interlibrary Loan at Carleton), but Carleton faculty may apply for special borrowing privileges.
Maps and Directions
The Twin Cities campuses of the University of Minnesota are about 45 minutes north of Northfield.