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Reference Services
You'll find basic reference material and on-line tools at all MPL locations. For quick answers by phone call us at (251) 208-7078. Click here to search the Catalog. We can give you help with business addresses, quick facts, a check of our resources and Document Delivery. Ask A Librarian can answer brief factual questions via e-mail or click here to e-mail other questions or comments to Reference Services.
For more in-depth help visit the
Main Library. You'll find
research materials
on many subjects including business,
laws
and regulations,
medicine, biographies,
art and collectibles, colleges and careers, patents and trademarks, travel and much more.
For those needing help to get the most out of our resources, we offer Reference
by Appointment. This program allows us to spend 20 minutes focused on helping you
discover the best approach to your problem or need.
If you're confused about the Internet or the use of our on-line catalog (OLLI) we
recommend attending Internet and OnLine Basics. This introductory
program is offered at most MPL locations. Check with your library or click here to see a schedule.
Need a quick answer by phone? Call (251) 208-7078 for Telephone Reference Assistance:
Business Addresses
Mobile Public Library Catalog Checks
Quick Facts
Want a copy of a page from a reference source faxed to your home or business?
Call (251) 208-7078 and request "Document Delivery". Cost?
Only 50 cents per page charged to your library card.
Can't decide how to approach a research problem? Need special help with scholarships or jobs? Call (251) 208-7078 or e-mail to schedule a 20 minute appointment with a Reference staff member who will help you get started.
Confused about the Internet? Unsure of how to use our computer catalog? We have a number of Classes. Something for everyone!
SOME OF OUR POPULAR SOURCES:
Valueline
Morningstar
Standard and Poor's Stock Reports
Dun and Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory
Phonedisc
Hoover's Handbook of American Business
American Business Disc
Code of Alabama
United States Code
Code of Regulations
Physicians' Desk Reference
Conn's Current Therapy
Merck Manual
Who's Who in America
Dictionary of American Biography
Current Biography
Mayer International Auction Records
Antique and Collectible Price Guides
College Catalogs
Scholarship Information
Resume and Job Search Information
Offical Gazette of the Patent Office
Trademark Check on CD ROM
Rand McNally Commercial Atlas
Travel Pamphlet Files
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