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Reference and Information Services

Information Services

Enquire

Enquire is a 24/7 information service, staffed by public librarians and partners from North America, available to anybody. Using a real-time, chatroom format you can communicate instantly with an information professional who can direct you to the information you need. Visit the Enquire website to find out more.

Business Information

For more information about the resources and services available visit this web page.

Electronic Resources

For details of the outstanding electronic resources now available in every Swindon library, and from home, visit our 24 Hour Library section

Community Information

The Community Information Database contains details of clubs, groups, charities, council officials and functions across the borough and is updated regularly.  Library staff will answer your enquiries or you can access the information yourself via this page, or on the public terminals in the libraries.

Reference Collections

All Swindon libraries contain reference collections according to their size and the area covered, but the main collection is housed in the Central Library.

The Central Library has a large collection of up-to-date information to answer enquiries on:

and lots more, including:

In addition, you will find free leaflets on places to go, local events and information on local and national groups. Photocopying facilities are available.

And if we can't give you an answer we'll put you in touch with someone who can!

Newspapers and Magazines

A selection of newspapers and magazines are available at the following libraries:

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