The Library also subscribes to InfoTrac, a CD-based index of newspapers and magazines. CD recordings are all available for patron borrowing. The Library participates in a circulating collection of current motion pictures. There is a small fee charged for these video cassettes. The Reference Collection contains more than 10,000 titles and serves the information needs of business people, students, consumers, and the general public.
Reference librarians are available to help patrons whenever the library is open.
OPAC terminals are located in the Reference Room, the Children's Room, and the Periodicals Room on the first floor. On the second floor terminals are in Local History and the 600's - 800's stack area. The Children's Department contains over 20,000 items especially selected for their appeal to young patrons. This specialized collection includes records, video and audio cassettes, puzzles, and, of course, books. Special programs, including story hours, book clubs, films, and crafts, are presented throughout the year.