Information Centre
Information Service Local Studies Service
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The Information Centre is located on the first floor of the
Central Library at the east end of the building.
It is fully accessible to disabled visitors via the lift and ramped entrance.
Information Service
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Local Studies Service
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24 Hour Enquiry Services
Staff in Information Services within Aberdeen City Libraries participate in two 24 hour enquiry services. "Ask Scotland" is a recently launched pilot involving several of Scotland's Library Services whilst "Enquire" is an established UK wide and international service.
For more information,or to submit an enquiry, go to our
24 Hour Enquiry Services page
Open University
The Information Centre is a partner of The Open University. Open University students are provided with free access to the Information Centre public PCs & also receive basic ICT support. Contact Information Services below or go to Student support at Open University
Other Services
- Enquiry
& Research service - Study facilities
- Dedicated Electronic Information PCs – taster sessions on the use of electronic resources can be organised.
- One of the PCs. is connected to an AverMedia Magnifier which enables documents to be enlarged onscreen. Another has OmniPage Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software installed.
- National/Local Newspapers and Magazines
- Statistics
- Leaflets. In-house & local information. Also from national organisations on a wide variety of topics We subscribe to the Signpost Directory of Leaflet Suppliers.
- Photocopying and Fax facilities
- Inter Library Loans (Tel. 652502)
For details of fines and charges, please see the Library Fines and Charges page
Selections of the Month: Chosen for your viewing by Information Services Staff |
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Members of the Local Studies Team will be selecting their personal choices of "Photographof the Month"and "Advertisement of the Month". Their current selections can be viewed at Selections of the Month - March Information Service staff will select a "Book of the Month". This may be from amongst our rare or older books or our newest additions. Also featured will be one of our online databases, some of which can be accessed remotely by members holding a valid library card. View out latest selections at
Selections of the Month |
Exhibitions
Throughout the year we mount a number of varied exhibitions within Information Services. Some mark annual events such as Adult Learners Week or Local History Week, others may be of topical interest and some will be on subjects selected by staff to showcase our varied holdings. Go to our Information Centre Exhibitions page.
Catalogue
All Information Service books and pamphlets added to stock after 1993 can be found on the Talis on-line catalogue. Go to: Library Catalogue
Selected items from before 1993 have been added to the Talis on-line catalogue. However, please ask staff to check for Items likely to have been acquired prior to 1993.
Comments & Suggestions
Help us improve the services we offer.
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Did you find the information you wanted?
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Are you satisfied with the facilities we provide?
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What do you think we could do better?
We welcome your suggestions and comments on the above and/or any other aspect of our services.
Download our
Information Services Suggestions Form (PDF). You can send the form to the address at bottom of the page or drop it into any Branch Library. Alternatively, email your comments or suggestions to the email address which can also be found below.
Public Announcements
Obtaining material from the Reserve Stock areas in the Central Library
With effect from 3 December 2007, staff will no longer retrieve items from our Reserve Stock areas during periods of reduced staffing.
This decision has been made following Health and Safety guidelines and will apply in particular between 12 – 2pm, especially on Friday and Saturday and during evening opening hours from 5.30 – 8pm. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and would appreciate your co-operation in requesting material in advance of your visit.
The following categories of material are affected by this decision:
General:
Material marked as Reserve Stock in the on-line catalogue.
Local Studies:
Historical Electoral Rolls
Historical Valuation Rolls
Council Minutes and Agendas 1995 onwards
Some Books and all Pamphlets
Some Maps
Back files of some Journals and Magazines
Contact: LocalStudiesLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk Tel. 01224 652512 for further information
Community & General Information:
Acts and Statutory Instruments
Back files of Journals, Magazines and Yearbooks e.g. PSAS, Scots Magazine, Burkes/Debrett's Peerage and Jane's Publications
Contact: InformationCentre@aberdeencity.gov.uk Tel. 01224 652511 for further information
Business Information:
Lloyds Registers
Back files of Journals and Magazines e.g. Fishing News
Historic Oil and Gas Collection
Contact: InformationCentre@aberdeencity.gov.uk Tel. 01224 652502 for further information
If in doubt, please do not hesitate to ask the staff for clarification.
Contact Details
Opening Times:
Monday & Wednesday 9am to 8pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am to 5pm
Information Services,
Central Library,
Rosemount Viaduct,
Aberdeen.
AB25 1GW.
Tel 01224 652511
Fax. 01224 624118
InformationCentre@aberdeencity.gov.uk
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