The Library's
Reference staff is available to assist and train the public in using
the library and to answer their questions through print and database
sources. Online databases are available for public use including newspaper
abstracts, general periodical indexes, abstracts for business periodicals
and health information. Click here
for more information on these online resources.
BUSINESS REFERENCE has up-to-date information on
all aspects of business including investment, finance, management
and small business concerns.
CONSUMER INFORMATION. The library maintains an extensive
collection of consumer information which describes and evaluates a
wide variety of products and services.
E-MAIL
REFERENCE SERVICE. E-mail your reference question to us.
We will provide brief, factual answers to questions submitted using
our E-Reference form.
You will receive a response in 1 – 2 business days.
Questions submitted before a holiday or on weekends may take
a little longer.
GOVERNMENT statistical, demographic and directory
information, as well as local, state and federal statutes is available.
HEALTH INFORMATION. This collection includes current material
on diseases and treatments, prescription drugs, medical tests, alcohol
and drug abuse, nutrition and other health-related topics.
INTERNET ACCESS. The library provides Internet access. Reservations may be made by phone (203-255-7308) or by signing up online. The Library offers a series of Technology
Topics classes covering different aspects of computers and the Internet.
For more information, click here. WiFi access is also available at the library.
JOBS AND CAREERS. The Fairfield Rotary Club supports this
special collection of books, audiotapes and videos on all aspects
of career planning and job hunting. The Main Library also subscribes
to national listings of job vacancies.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. The library offers up-to-date
information about educational programs from preschool to graduate
school, including technical schools, correspondence courses and home
schooling.
TAX FORMS. During the tax season, both libraries
make available large quantities of the most used tax forms. A collection
of reproducible tax forms, supplied by the IRS, is available for photocopying
throughout the year.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES. Print directories are available
for Connecticut, New York City and the Washington, D. C. areas. National
white and yellow page listings are available on a computer database.
YEARBOOKS for Roger Ludlow High School, dating back
to the 1930's, and Fairfield High School may be found at the Main
Library.
Phone:
(203) 256-3155
September 18, 2007
Web Contact: bbuss@fplct.org
