For those topics that aren't Google-able, Coquitlam Public Library is making living, breathing search engines available by appointment.
CPL's Book-A-Librarian service allows patrons to meet with a librarian who specializes in a topic of interest and can provide a personalized tour of a library branch, or who can locate difficult-to-find information. Learn about specific collections in the library, discover the advantages of using online databases instead of the worldwide web, get suggestions for great reads in any number of different genres, or receive tips about web searching to get the results you desire.
"In this age of phone queues and online chat, we want people to know that the library is a place where people can come to have their questions answered by a real, live person," said Kathleen Wyatt, information services co-ordinator at CPL. "These longer, in-depth sessions will allow people to have some uninterrupted time with a knowledgeable librarian. We have suggested some topics which people may want to explore but, ultimately will leave it up to the individual to decide what he or she wants to find out about."
For more information about this program or to book a librarian, contact Jay Peters at 604-937-4148 (Ext. 2) or [email protected].
