The Gloucester County Public Library offers a wealth of information in print and online to help in your research. Library staff provides reference and information services including:

• Answer brief questions by phone
• Assist with on-site computing
• Basic information questions
• Help locate resources for assignments and research projects
• Provide assistance in using online and print indexes and resources
• Questions about the library and its services
• Suggest approaches for defining research topics

Reference Resources Available

• Atlases
• Databases
  • eLibrary
  • Find It Virginia
• Dictionaries (including languages other than English)
• Encyclopedias - World Book, Britannica
• Genealogy Resources
  • Ancestry.com
  • Heritage Quest
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - request books from other libraries
• Internet and Computers - Computers are available for Internet research, email, and word processing. Wireless Internet access is also available. Please view the Internet Acceptable Use Policy (PDF) for more information.
• Notary Services - call 804-693-2998 to request an appointment
• Virginia and Gloucester Historical Texts - Virginia Room