Information and reference services
Libraries can help you with your information or research enquiries. From online resources to help with homework to business information and local history, we can help with a variety of printed and electronic resources.
Where to find help
Information and reference resources
Ask a Cheshire librarian
Local Enquire service - real time answers from a Cheshire librarian during standard office hours. If you have any enquiries about any topic use the chat box via the library catalogue.
National Enquire Service
People's Network live enquiry service where you can ask a librarian your question any time day or night.
Virtual Reference Library
The Virtual Reference Library offers free access to online resources, available 24/7 (membership number needed for some resources, Ancestry only available in libraries).
Libraries also offer a variety of information resources including:
- Books on prescription
- Computers and internet access
- Inter-library reservations
- Local studies and family history resources
- Newspapers
- Reference collections (including dictionaries, atlases and directories)
- Reminiscence packs