What Information Services is:

• Located in the Clarence Brown Research Center in the lower level of the library
• A source for history, genealogy, and reference information and materials
• A quiet area for study and leisure reading
• A place for magazines and newspapers
• A place for private meetings and private study
• Trained staff who assist customers on a wide variety of topics

What Information Services staff do:

• Offer research assistance with genealogy and local history which includes finding obituaries and looking for articles requested in past editions of the local newspaper
• Offer guidance on starting research on a variety of topics
• Offer connections to local resources in the community
• Offer assistance in finding books, movies, and music
• Offer individual lessons on using library and online resources
• Offer technology assistance with computer classes and answer basic technology questions.
• Offer access to local and world news
• Offer access to government and business information and legal resources