The observatory computer has serveral nice astronomy programs which help locate objects using coordinates or star maps. It also gives the hour angle, so you don't have to calculate it. This was written by Daniel Thayer from the Astronomy Department. The Sky is a Windows program that shows star charts and allows you to click on any object to get more information, including coordinates. The club keeps recent magazines on the desk.
Magazines are a good source of current events such as where the planets are.
Uranametria is a good set of star charts if you choose to star hop to your target. Moon - try the Heavens Above website listed above. North 40 deg. 30 sec Verify the sidereal time on the observatory clock. The NCSA Weather Page provides conditions, forecasts, and maps.