Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Ask a reference question

Although the main mission of the Arkansas State Library is to serve state employees and public libraries throughout the state, we also have many services for the general public.

For instance, if you are a state resident, you are eligible to apply for a library card that allows you to check out books from our non-fiction collection. All you need to apply for a library card is a driver's license or other government-issued ID, and a second form of identification that has your address on it, such as a utility bill.

You don't have to have a library card to make use of the library, however. You are welcome to come in whenever we are open (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM) to use the computers, do research or ask reference questions. We have three full-time reference librarians to answer your questions, and if we can't answer the questions ourselves, we can usually find someone who can. There are several ways to get in touch with us:
  • In Person: Walk in and ask away.
  • Over the phone: Call our information desk at (501) 682-2053 and ask to speak to a reference librarian.
  • Snail Mail: send requests to us at Arkansas State Library Reference; One Capitol Mall, 5th Floor; Little Rock, AR 72201
  • Our on-line Ask A Librarian form. Simply fill in the blanks, and we will get back to you as soon as we have an answer.