You may have items delivered to the Bookmobile stop nearest you. If the Ames Public Library does not own the item you need, you may fill out a purchase request form at the Information Desk. Your request will be considered for purchase and you will be notified by mail if the item is added to the collection. Fill out an interlibrary loan request form at the Information Desk. Federal census schedules, genealogical records and other historical materials can be obtained on microform.
Charges vary according to the lending agency.
The following databases can be accessed from the Library's local area network, and several of them can be accessed from your home, school, or office if you have a valid Ames Public Library card. General Reference Center - Use this general interest database to search magazines, reference books and newspapers for information on current events, popular culture, the arts and sciences, etc. This resource of over 5 million articles is updated daily. Use this medical database for access to journal articles from academic and popular interest periodicals, medical reference books and pamphlets. This resource of over 300,000 articles is updated daily.