Reference Services Department

Our Reference Department has a skilled staff to guide you through the maze of resources available in the library and on the Internet. They can help you find everything from the price of a used car to the chemical structure of saccharine.

In the Reference Department you will also find high speed data ports for Internet access with your laptop computer.

All items in our collection are easily searched using our online library catalog.

Business Collection

Stock and mutual fund rating services, newsletters, business directories and entrepreneur guides help with investments, job searches, business ventures and consumer-related problems.

Career Collection

Doctor, lawyer, merchant, chief and more. Self-assessment materials, career descriptions, job search tips and current job openings are invaluable for first time or mid-life job seekers.

Consumer Collection

Information on thousands of products, services and cities helps you choose wisely.

Ohio Room

Local history and travel information abounds in this unique collection. The "Ohio Attractions" binders collect thousands of brochures and articles on hundreds of Ohio travel destinations from Adena to Zoar.

Periodical Collection

From "Absolute Sound" to "Zoobooks" over 500 magazines and newspapers provide information on a wide variety of subjects for either entertainment or research. Back issues are kept for most titles.

Online Reference Collection

Visit our Reference Help page for a wealth of online resources, including:

• Reference Databases & eBooks
• Recommended Internet Sites
• E-mail Reference
• Chat Reference
• Homework Help
• OPLIN Resources