Approved 2018; Revised 08/09/2022
The Library staff can provide several services to patrons.
- Information in the form of short answers to specific questions and guidance
in locating material for patrons who appear in person, over the telephone,
or request information through correspondence.
- Assistance with use of the Library and basic research methodology, when appropriate. This includes providing help in developing a research strategy
and advice on whether a trip to the library would be worthwhile for individuals who telephone.
- Bibliographic verification of items both in the Library and not owned by the Library, and assistance with obtaining materials through interlibrary loan, when appropriate.
Referrals to other agencies and libraries in pursuit of needed information.
- Access to resources in printed form, and consult appropriate digital resources as well as the regional resource library and other agencies by telephone in pursuit of “ready reference” information.
Updated: 9/3/25