Reference and Information Centre
The Reference and Information Centre, situated on the upper floor,
provides a wide spectrum of services. We provide traditional reference
and information services and welcome enquiries in person, by telephone
or by email. We also have a wide range of material available for
loan. Study space is available, as is computer access.
There are special sections on:
Loan Collection
Textbooks for Students
We loan textbooks on a wide range of subjects including psychology,
social sciences, childcare, literature and history. Our aim is to
provide a service responsive to the needs of local students, and
welcome requests and suggestions.
Education
We loan study guides, past papers and literature notes on all subjects
covered by the Scottish Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher
curriculum. Also for loan are books on Higher Education and career
choices.
Ordnance Survey Maps
The Landranger series for the whole of Britain and the Explorer
series for Scotland are available for loan.
Reference Collection
We hold standard works such as encyclopaedias and dictionaries
and an extensive collection of reference books on a wide range of
subjects.
Historical Collection
We have a collection dating from the 18th Century with particular
emphasis on books of Scottish interest. This includes bound journals.
Government Information
We hold legislation from both Westminster and the Scottish Parliament,
records of the proceedings and reports.
Atlases and Maps
Newspapers
Daily and Sunday newspapers, including some in other languages.
All are kept for 1 year.
Other facilities include photocopiers, both colour and black and
white and a fax service.
| Careers/Education |
study guides and literature
notes available for loan. Also including university and college
prospectuses. |
| Atlases and Maps |
including town plans and Ordnance
Survey maps. |
| Scottish
Parliament Information |
Legislation, proceedings and
general information on the Parliament, plus a wide range of
reports on issues affecting Scotland. |
| Government Publications |
a wide variety of reports,
plus proceedings and legislation from Westminster. |
| Travel/Living and Working
Abroard |
including accommodation guides,
British holiday brochures and timetables. |
| Newspapers |
Daily, Sunday and Overseas
Newspapers. |
Other facilities include:
- A wide range of leaflets on coming events, courses and classes,
welfare benefits, health, consumer rights etc.
- Photocopiers - both colour and black
and white
- Funderfinder
- Fax facilities
- 12 computer terminals with
Microsoft Office and Internet access
The Reference and Information Centre is open:
| Monday, Tuesday, Friday |
9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday |
9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Staff in the Reference and Information Centre
may be contacted on
Tel: 01382 431530
Fax: 01382 431504
Email: reference.information@dundeecity.gov.uk
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