Reference/Research
Our librarians are available during all hours of operation to help with your reading and information needs.
Please visit us at the Adult Reference Desk, call, or
ask us by clicking here Ask A Librarian
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One-on-One Computer Instruction Sessions
Do you need to brush up on your research skills? Would you like to learn how to use our online catalog or the library's Online Resources? Schedule a one-hour, one-on-one instruction session with a reference librarian. You can request a session at the reference desk, via telephone, or online.
Other Library Catalogs
North Suburban Library System
Links to over 50 individual library catalogs in Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties.
Cooperative Computer Services Catalog
Search for materials from twenty-three libraries of the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago through one online catalog.
I-Share Catalog
Search for materials from 71 academic and research libraries in Illinois through one online catalog.
Online Resources
The Firstsearch online resource includes both the Statewide Illinois Library Catalog and WorldCat, where you can search for books, government publications, and more held at libraries in Illinois and throughout the country. Please call the Reference Desk for authorization name and password to use Firstsearch from home.