It is the Mission of the Reference Department to provide instruction and guidance in the use of library and information systems, both inside Penrose and beyond its walls. General Reference is provided at the Reference Desk during core hours of each day.
Instructional handouts are available in the Reference area.
You may call the Reference Desk at 871-2905 . Library Orientation Penrose Library conducts library orientation sessions during Fall quarters and as needed. The Reference Desk is staffed by Librarians during core hours, which vary according to the academic calendar. See the calendar of classes and course descriptions , and signup sheets , both of which are also available at the Reference Desk. Each of the Reference Librarians has Subject Specialties, and works with the teaching faculty in liaison departments.