Rolling Prairie's role in the reference area is essentially that of a facilitator.
Reference is a basic service of libraries.
Each library has many missions, one of which must include meeting the information needs of patrons. Libraries receive questions on a wide variety of subjects and are responsible for answering those questions through the use of both local and remote resources. RPLS member librarians work in a resource-rich environment. RPLS assists member libraries in the provision of quality reference service in three ways. The system provides an ongoing program of continuing education and hands-on computer laboratory training events that help member librarians develop their reference skills at all levels, especially in their ability to use the rapidly expanding electronic resources that are increasingly available to them.