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Library

Make your next assignment, study session or group project more successful with a visit to your Minnesota North Library. Visit or contact your Minnesota North Library today to receive research assistance, discover your new favorite study spot, and engage with other students in spaces designed for learning and collaboration.

Library Resources

Search the library catalog

Use OneSearch Library Catalog to discover many types of Library resources in a single search.

Library Guides are resources created by Minnesota North College Librarians to help students, faculty, and staff find information and library resources for specific subjects and courses. These are also a fantastic starting point for faculty interested in learning more about textbook affordability and open educational resources.

A-Z database list

View a comprehensive list of the library’s electronic resources.

A-Z Database List

Featured databases

Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database providing full text for more than 4,600 journals. As the largest and most comprehensive of our databases, it is recommended for those getting started with research in general areas of study.

Opposing Viewpoints is database that covers today’s hottest social issues, presenting each side of an issue, allowing students to draw their own conclusions. Recommended for argumentative and persuasive essay research.

CINAHL Complete is a collection of full text nursing & allied health journals, recommended for research in the health sciences and medical fields.

SWANK Digital Campus provides digital access to feature films and documentaries to support classroom instruction.

Learning Express

Learning Express Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Library Staff Login

Students in a classroom.

Library Appointments

Do you need assistance with research, evaluating resources, or citing your sources? Use the link below to book an appointment with your campus library staff.

Library Hours

Hibbing Campus Library

Monday and Wednesday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Rachel Milani
Librarian
rachel.milani@minnesotanorth.edu

Itasca Campus Library

Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 2:00PM – 8:00PM

Sara Karpik
TRIO SSS Retention Specialist, Academic Center Coordinator
sara.karpik@minnesotanorth.edu

Steve Bean
Librarian
steven.bean@minnesotanorth.edu

Mesabi Campus Library

Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Terran Morrow
Library Tech, Tech Support
terran.morrow@minnesotanorth.edu

Rainy River Campus Library

Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM – 9PM
Friday:  7:30AM – 4PM

Cheyenne Ettestad
Rainy College Store and Library Tech
cheyenne.ettestad@minnesotnorth.edu

Vermilion Campus Library

Monday – Friday:  8:00AM – 7:00PM

Dawson Dickson
Head Coach Men’s Basketball
dawson.dickson@minnesotanorth.edu