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Frequently Asked Questions About Library Resources

Rush-Henrietta Social Studies Reading Lists
Yes, we have copies at both the Reference Desk and the Children's Desk.

Information for State Reports
Books on individual states are found at 973- 990, in both the Children's Room and in the ya/adult nonfiction collection. Older editions of encyclopedias can also be checked out. In the reference collection, we have:

  • Worldmark Encyclopedia of States (973 W927w)
  • The World Almanac (ask at the Reference Desk)
  • Flags of the World (929.9 FLA)
  • Facts About the States (973 KAN)

Information for Country Reports
Books on individual countries are found at 9 - in both the Children's Room and in the ya/adult nonfiction collection. Older editions of encyclopedias can also be checked out. In the reference collection, we have:

  • Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations (973 W927w)
  • Statesman's Yearbook (320.0212 S797s)
  • Flags of the World (929.9 FLA)
  • Culturegrams (909.09)
  • Lands and Peoples (910.3 G875l)

Government Representatives
You can find updated information on all your representatives from the League of Women Voters.

Car Repair Manuals
In the Reference collection, we have Mitchell manuals for Domestic cars and trucks (1989-2003) and import cars and trucks (1989-2002) at 629.22. Topics covered include: engine performance; electrical service and repair; chassis service and repair. You can photocopy pertinent pages. There are also Chilton car repair books in the circulating collection.

Used Car Prices and Ratings
We have subscriptions to the NADA used car price guides. (Ask at the Reference Desk) The following web sites might also be helpful:

New Car Prices and Ratings
We have subscriptions to Edmund's New Car Prices and Edmund's New Truck Prices. We also have The Car Book by Jack Gillis and Consumer Reports Annual Auto Issue. (Ask at the Reference Desk). The following web sites might also be helpful:

Consumer Reports Ratings
We have reference copies of 5 years of Consumer Reports. We also subscribe to Consumers Digest and Consumer's Research. The online Magazine Index, Infotrac SearchBank, provides access to product evaluations in a variety of publications. The Consumer Reports web site may also be helpful.

Information on Local Organizations and Attractions
We have a Continuing Education (r374 CON) notebook that lists classes, programs and other opportunities at area colleges, museums, town recreation departments, and local school districts. In addition, the following are available online through our online catalog, LIBRA:

  • Human Services Directory
  • Directory of Clubs
  • Directory of Associations
  • Rochester Neighborhood Association List
Also, on our news page, we also have links to local news sources, including newspapers and television stations, that include informaton on organizations and attractions in the area.

Income Tax Forms and Publications
We have free copies of all the major New York State and federal income tax forms during tax season. Reproducible forms and instructions from both the state and federal governments are available year round for photocopying. We also have IRS publications and various tax preparation guides. Some useful links include:

College and Scholarship Information
Various books on financial aid are located at 378.3 and college guides are at 378.73. We have the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS/Financial Aid Profile forms available. Sources of Financial Assistance for Rochester Area Youth for 1997-1999 School Years (378.3025 S724s) is a wonderful publication that lists many scholarships. Some useful links include:

Relocation Information
The following books in the Reference collection offer information on cities and towns:

  • Places Rated Almanac (307.764 B791p)
  • Geographic Reference Report (307.764 GEO)
  • New York State Municipal Profiles (317.47 NEW)
Relocation information on the web can be found at:

Travel Information
We have many travel guides and videos (914-919) that circulate. The Reference collection includes:

  • Campgrounds of New York (796.54 HAR)
  • Take a hike (796.5109 F855t)
Useful web resources include:

Information on Becoming a US Citizen
Citizenship information and test preparation materials are at 323.623.

Health and Medical Information
We have many books on health and medicine, prescription and nonprescription drugs, alternative medicine, medical tests, and diseases. Well Connected Reports (616 WEL) offers 8-12 page reports on various medical conditions. These are updated quarterly and may be photocopied. Useful web sites:

Morningstar, Valueline, and Standard and Poor's Outlook
All three are available at the reference desk.

Volunteering at Henrietta Public Library
We welcome volunteers at the library. Please fill out the volunteer form and we wil contact you.

 
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