The Central Reference Collection contains general materials such as encyclopedias, almanacs, biographical sources, bibliographies, indexes, and statistical works. The Libraries' sizable collection of corporate annual reports is housed in Central Reference, arranged alphabetically by the name of the company. Several large law sets are shelved in Central Reference, including United States Reports , the Supreme Court Reporter , the Northwestern Reporter, United States Statutes at Large , the Code of Federal Regulations, United States Code Annotated, Michigan Reports, Michigan Statutes Annotated , and Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated . The Reference Desk Collection , shelved behind the Reference Desk, includes highly-used reference books that often help answer factual questions. The Central Reference Desk is staffed by librarians, paraprofessionals, and student assistants.
Hours vary during semester break periods and holidays.
Patrons are encouraged to make appointments with reference librarians if the times below are not convenient.