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Reference Services

Reference Services

Missouri State Government Employees

access ebooks and articles online
check out materials from the Missouri State Library, MOBIUS, and our partner libraries
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Who is considered a state employee?

Need help? Try our card application tutorial.

Missouri Public Library Directors

check out library science and other materials from the Missouri State Library

Missouri Library Staff Guide

Missouri Residents

check out circulating materials in person from the Missouri State Library

Missouri residents must apply for a State Library card in person at the State Library by presenting a valid Missouri state-issued photo ID.

Missouri residents are also welcome to request circulating State Library materials through interlibrary loan at their local library.

Current Cardholders

Email us to update your contact information or to request a replacement card.

How can we help you?

Staff Directory

Laura Kromer
Reference Librarian, Reference Services Director
laura.kromer@sos.mo.gov
573.751.2862
Christine Long
Library Technician
christine.long@sos.mo.gov
573.526.1150
Julie Cox
Reference Librarian, Outreach and Training
julie.cox@sos.mo.gov
573.522.2796
Kelly Moore
Reference Librarian, Cataloging
kelly.moore@sos.mo.gov
573.522.5962
Lauren Bielecki
Missouri Department of Transportation Librarian
lauren.bielecki@sos.mo.gov
573.751.3075 or 573.522.1948
Susan Ditch
Reference Librarian, Government Documents
susan.ditch@sos.mo.gov
573.751.4552
Tom Leimkuehler
Reference Librarian, Electronic Resources
tom.leimkuehler@sos.mo.gov
573.526.1143

Library Hours

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

The Missouri State Library is open to the public, but appointments are recommended. Please contact us for information.