Reference Services

Experienced, knowledgeable professionals are available to meet your information needs. Reference librarians and staff can help you:

• Locate information on a variety of topics.
• Provide help to find and use reference and circulating books, magazines, newspapers, and other printed resources.
• The Interlibrary Loan Department can provide extensive service for items not owned by our MCLINC libraries. Requests for these materials may be placed at the Reference Desk.
• Instruct in the use of the online catalog, online research resources and other library equipment and technology.
• Assist students with school and research projects.
• Provide extensive resources for businesses and job seekers.
• Advise teachers about available resources for class assignments. Teachers are encouraged to contact the Reference Department with school assignment alerts.
• Refer patrons to organizations and agencies that may provide further assistance and information
• Provide access to government publications and online government research resources through the Federal and State depository programs.
  • Montgomery County
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Government Information
• Recommend books and other materials for enjoyment or research.
• Recommend online research resources.