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The public library provides research and information services to all library users in person, by telephone, or electronically through Ask A Question service. Library staff assist people in finding information and answers to questions using the reference collections in the adult non-fiction reference area on the lower floor and in the children's area, accessing the general library collection, searching the library's online databases, and searching the internet. |
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loans are items that are borrowed from a library outside of the Shortgrass Library System for a member. It is important to note, however, that some items held by other libraries are not available for interlibrary loan. This is often the case with audio/visual material. Interlibrary loan services are provided for free to any person with a current library card, however if the lending library charges the Medicine Hat Public Library to borrow items, that cost will be passed on to the person who requested the loan. |
Genealogical Research
The library has two microfilm scanner/printers and one microfilm reader/printer that are often used by people conducting genealogical research. The library also brings in microfilm for genealogical research through interlibrary loan. |
Electronic Databases
The library subscribes to a number of online databases that carry full-text articles or article citations from newspapers, magazines, and reference tools.
The databases are accessible from any library computer or from home if you have a library card and PIN. (Click here to access the Electronice Database) |
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