Library Reference

Reference Services | Computer Training | Staff-Assisted Copying and Scanning

Upcoming Tuesday@2 and Wednesdays@1 classes:

Reference Services

You may contact the library by phone or E-mail:

	Phone Us (949) 717-3860 - For quick questions, call us at Telephone Reference. We take calls Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm; and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm.  Telephone reference service is not offered on Sundays.
	E-mail Us Send a question via our e-mail reference form. We will make every effort to respond to your question within two working days. If we cannot quickly answer your question we will let you know.
	Request a title for purchase To make a request for the library to purchase a specific title, please use our online request form.

Reference Librarians will provide brief, factual answers to your reference questions, or suggestions for resources which might help you find what you need.  Please provide as much detail as possible.  It is helpful to know the purpose of your request and any other pertinent details.

Contact the NBPL Reference staff for assistance with:

• Reference questions
• General information
• Placing holds on library materials
• To suggest new titles (published in the last 6 months) for purchase - books only, please!

Computer Training

Small group computer classes, Tuesdays@2 and Wednesdays@1, are offered on a variety of topics, including basic Internet searching, advanced Internet searching, web-based e-mail, buying and selling on e-Bay, and other topics. 

You may view computer training guidelines and a listing of courses offered online.

Staff-Assisted Copying

Copy Services staff will accept photocopy copy requests from on-site users through Copy Services at the Central Library. Copies can be printed or can be saved to USB drives or CDROMs. Only cash payments are accepted, and mailing services are available.

NBPL copying services instructions

Newport Beach Public Library Copy Request form

COSTS

Photocopies	.25¢ per page
CD-ROM	.25¢ per page plus $1.00 for the disc.
Flash drive	.25¢ per page plus $10.00 for the drive
Color copies	$1.00 per page