Welcome to the Reference Department!
Computer Usage
Computers are available for free use daily up to 3 hours per library card. If you are a non-West Haven resident, a guest pass can be obtained from the Reference Desk. *Computers automatically shutdown 15 minutes prior to library closing. |
Printing Services
Need to print a document?
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Scan
Need to email your printed documents or save them digitally? We can scan documents to your flash drive or send them to your email address. This is a free service. |
Fax
We can fax your documents wherever they need to go. The cost to fax is $2.00 for the 1st page and $1.00 for each additional page*. You can also add a free cover sheet. |
Copiers
We have 2 copier available at the Main Library. One is just outside the Reference Department doors and the other is in the Circulation Department.
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Free Wi-Fi
We have free WI-Fi! Stop by the library to connect any of your electronic devices. Main Library |
Newspapers
At the Main Library, we have Daily Newspapers available to read while inside the Library. We receive The New York Times, The Wallstreet Journal, and The New Haven Register. Digital access to the New York Times is available under the “Resources” section of our website. |
Reference Resources
We have a multitude of Reference Resources available in person and online. We have Job Help, Vet Help, Ancestry, Research Databases, Consumer Databases, & More. You can view an entire list on our website under the “Resources” section. |
Chromebooks & Hotspots
We have Chromebooks & Hotspots available to checkout and take home for a 2-week period. |
Reference Questions
Have a question? Ask us for help! If you need guidance on where to start or can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know and we can guide you. |
One-on-One Tech Help
Need more in-depth guidance? Schedule an hour long one-on-one Tech Help appointment with a staff member. Appointments must be made in advance. Please review our Tech Help Appointment Policy before scheduling an appointment. |
Study Rooms
Need a quiet place to study? Both of our locations have study rooms available to book. Preference is given on a first come, first serve basis and may be reserved in advanced. |
Reference Collections |
Office Supplies |
*A note about payments: we accept cash and cards for all services requiring a payment. However, for card usage, there is a $.50 surcharge for any balances under $5.00.
The Reference Department will close 15 minutes prior to library closing time.
Visit our Digital Resources online by clicking on “Resources” from the menu at the top of the page.














