In Person

The reference desk, located on the 3rd floor at the entrance to the computer lab, is open for one on one reference assistance the following hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Chat with the Library

Chat is available all hours of the week except:
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Weekdays
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday
10:00 p.m. Saturday – 10:00 a.m. Sunday

Email the Reference Desk

For general reference questions, you can email kentreference@semo.edu.

For questions about Kent Library's Special Collections & Archives, you can send an email to semoarchives@semo.edu

Call the Library

For general reference questions, you can call the Kent Library reference desk at 573.651.2230.

Set Up a Research Consultation

You can schedule an in-person research consultation with one of our librarians. To schedule an appointment, email kentreference@semo.edu or contact the librarian liaison for a department directly.