Reference Services

  • What is the best digital camera?
  • Where is information on this local company?                 
  • How can I find the population of India?
These questions and more can be answered by the reference staff of the Gates Public Library.

WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW, ASK  A PRO!

You may ask in person, on the phone (247-6446), by fax (426-5733), by mail, or by email.

            The more specific your question, the better we can help you.  For example, ask “I want information on XYZ mutual fund.” rather than, “I need financial information.”

We have:

  • Business Reference Tools
  • Consumer Information
  •  Job Section and Civil Service Listings
  •  Local History
  •  Magazine Subject Searching Tools, print and online
  •  Online Catalog of Monroe County Library System Holdings
  •  Searching about Social Issues online
  •  Local College Library Holdings online
  •  Internet access

NOTE:  A librarian is on duty every hour the library is open to provide reference services.  Direct fax or mail reference questions, or reference purchase suggestions to: Karen Kase-McLaren, Library Director.