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Central Reference Department
Waldo Library, First Floor
Phone: 269-387-5178
Fax: 269-387-5836
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WMU Libraries Central Reference Department
The Central Reference Department, located on the 1st floor of Waldo Library,
is the primary “
Ask Us
” service in the University
Libraries.
The area houses over 80 public work/scholar stations, a large collection of
printed reference resources, and has professional librarians, staff, and student
employees available during all service hours. Patrons can:
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Work one on one with reference staff to find information and do research
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Learn how to navigate the
Libraries’ Web
site
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Develop searching skills in the best databases relevant to your needs
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Locate or ask for specific facts and data on any topic
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Seek selection advice on “best” sources
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Become independent users of the many resources (books, journals, government
documents, media, etc.) found online and in print in the University Libraries
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Reference Desk hours:
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Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - Midnight
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Friday: 8am - 6pm
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Saturday: 10am - 6pm
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Sunday: Noon - Midnight
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Faculty Librarians are available for individual tutorials.
Check the
Library
Liaison list
for subject specializations.
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