Reference Assistance

Ask-a-Librarian - ask your question online! Librarian's will reply either by phone or e-mail.

Librarian Staff- A staff of seven adult Reference Librarians are available to assist patrons during library hours. Patrons may ask a reference question in person at the library, call on the telephone (810-229-6571, extension 227), send a fax (810-229-8924) or use Ask-a-Librarian!

Reference Collection- The library's reference collection includes standard tools such as encyclopedias, manuals and handbooks, almanacs and directories. A variety of specialized reference books such as the Encyclopedia of Islamic Religion or Grove's Dictionary of Music provide in-depth research tools for patrons. The reference collection also include online databases and CD-Roms.

Featured Reference Collections

• Business Center- with a variety of reference books on company, stock, product and marketing information. The library subscribes to over 100 periodicals and there are full text magazine indexes available as well.
• Careers - materials on careers, education, resumes, etc.--everything needed for people looking for work or, looking to change jobs. Additional help is also available through the Internet for Michigan Jobs by visiting Michigan Works. {Career Collection materials are specially designated in the online catalog as [CAREER] and all are located in the non-fiction stacks along the south wall near the windows.}

Brighton Room- Source of information about local history and genealogy resources.

Internet Connection- The Brighton Library has 27 public workstations with Internet access. The computers in the Children's Room and Young Adult area have filtering software installed. To see more information about the libraries Internet Policy, click here.