We encourage all residents to come and visit their local library and take advantage of their many services and programs. Libraries across the nation are reporting being busier than ever, and the level of involvement with staff members and library patrons has increased. Our staff are willing to instruct patrons in the use of all library resources that include the Internet and other electronic materials, as well as general print resources and books.
Technology continues to improve at the village libraries.
High speed graphical Internet connections are now available through MediaOne, which provides faster access to the World Wide Web. For anyone working on a research project, make it a point to visit your local library. The Barnstable libraries have access to numerous databases that will make locating the information you need much easier. Infotrac, formerly known as Search Bank, contains abstracts and full-text articles from general interest magazines, business, research and medical journals. SIRS Knowledge Source and SIRS Discover on the Web both provide access to numerous full-text articles, documents and graphics with a social science emphasis.