Reference & Research

Got a question?  Need some direction navigating the sea of information?

• Discover online databases, for full-text articles from magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias, on topics, such as health, business and current events.
•  Search our catalog to find books and other materials available to you locally and from libraries across the country.
• Use subject guides created by TCPL's professional librarians for helpful, current resources on employment, motor vehicles, genealogy, adult literacy and more.
• Find that Next Great Book and explore our special collections of multimedia materials and books for Adult New Readers and Readers of Other Languages.
• Ask for our expert advice in person, by phone or online through TCPL's Ask-a-Librarian reference service. 
• If you're unable to come to the Library, we're available help you with local history research through our Tompkins County Research Service.

Let us help you find the information you need!