Reference/Research
Our librarians are available during all hours of operation to help with your reading and information needs.
Please visit us at the Adult Reference Desk, call, or
ask us by clicking here Ask A Librarian
For more information :
One-on-One Computer Instruction Sessions
Do you need to brush up on your research skills? Would you like to learn how to use our online catalog or the library's Online Resources? Schedule a one-hour, one-on-one instruction session with a reference librarian. You can request a session at the reference desk, via telephone, or online.
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Career specialists are available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day to help with job searching, cover letter and resume writing, and interview prep. Tutoring is also available for GED, citizenship testing, and back-to-school prep. |
Best of the Web
Find investing information, job hunting tips, instructions for how to write a paper, and more on the Best of the Web page.
Other Library Catalogs
North Suburban Library System
Links to over 50 individual library catalogs in Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties.
Cooperative Computer Services Catalog
Search for materials from twenty-three libraries of the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago through one online catalog.
I-Share Catalog
Search for materials from 71 academic and research libraries in Illinois through one online catalog.
Online Resources
The Firstsearch online resource includes both the Statewide Illinois Library Catalog and WorldCat, where you can search for books, government publications, and more held at libraries in Illinois and throughout the country. Please call the Reference Desk for authorization name and password to use Firstsearch from home.