Reference Services

The Acton Memorial Library offers reference and information services to every segment of the community: students, consumers, investors, business people, job-seekers, recreational readers and researchers. Telephone (978-929-6543) and in-person assistance is available whenever the Library is open. We can also be reached by email at reference@acton-ma.gov

Resources

The Reference Collection is a non-circulating collection of over 5,000 books supplemented by a variety of subscription databases. Computers are located throughout the library and provide access to the Minuteman Library Network Catalog, subscription databases, and the Internet. Wireless Internet access is also available throughout the building.

Interlibrary loan

If you require material that is not available from within the Minuteman Library Network, the reference staff will attempt to borrow the material for you from outside the Network. For more information on interlibrary loan, please click here.

Library instruction

Assistance using the library's collections, the Minuteman Catalog and online reference resources is available whenever the library is open. Library and computer skills workshops are offered throughout the year. Please check the library’s Events Calendar for the workshop schedule, and call the Reference Desk (978-929-6543) to reserve a spot.

For more information

For more information on the Library's reference services, contact the Reference Department at actref@minlib.net, or by calling the Library at (978) 929-6543.