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Ask a Librarian
A dedicated staff of library professionals
is available to help patrons find the answers they seek. The
Reference Desk is located on the Main Level. Questions may be
asked in person during normal
Hours of
Operation, on the phone by calling 764-5426,
Ext.105 or by e-mail. The Library also participates in the
MassAnswers program, which provides live connections to
librarians 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
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Local History &
Genealogy
The Reference Department maintains the
Holmes Ammidown History Room on the Main Level. This room
houses many important pieces from local history and holds
numerous collections of books, photographs, maps, directories,
and memorabilia. Additionally, the Library maintains an
extensive local newspaper collection on microfilm. For more
information of available resources, please
click
here.
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Digital Collection of
Historical Materials
Digital Treasures is a digital
library collection that chronicles the agricultural and
industrial history of Central and Western Massachusetts. The
Jacob Edwards Library is a primary contributor to this
cooperative project. Digital Treasures is made possible
through the efforts of the Central/Western Massachusetts
Automated Resource Sharing library network and the Central
Massachusetts Regional Library System.
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Digital Books & Video Collection
Digital Audio Books, eBooks and
downloadable videos are now
available through our membership in the C/W MARS library
network. Patrons can browse and search hundreds of great
titles and download them to computers or other portable
devices for reading, listening or viewing anywhere, anytime.
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Community Information
On-Line
The C/W MARS Community Information Online
database includes searchable listings for agencies, services,
and organizations that serve a significant public need within
our communities. Our goal is to provide users with
comprehensive and confidential referrals that meet their
specific needs or interests. Our Reference Department is an
active participant and submits entries to this valuable
community information resource on an on-going basis.
Web Directory
Our web directory is a collection of
websites found on the World Wide Web. We have made every
effort to select sites that we feel are maintained by
reputable sources. However, the Jacob Edwards Library does
not endorse or attempt to ensure that the information
contained in these sites is accurate. We simply provide
this directory as a guide to our patrons.
DailyLit – Electronic Book Club
DailyLit brings books
right into your inbox in convenient small messages that take
less than 5 minutes to read. This works incredibly well not
just on your computer but also on a Treo, Blackberry, Sidekick
or whatever the PDA of your choice. In the words of Dr. Seuss:
Try it, you might like it!
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