Central Reference Department

Waldo Library, First Floor
Phone: 269-387-5178
Fax: 269-387-5836
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WMU Libraries Central Reference Department

The Central Reference Department, located on the 1st floor of Waldo Library, is the primary “Ask A Librarian” service in the University Libraries.

The area houses over 50 public computers, a large collection of printed reference resources, and has professional librarians, staff, and student employees available to assist you.

Reference Desk hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - Midnight
• Friday: 8am - 6pm
• Saturday: 10am - 6pm
• Sunday: Noon - Midnight

Librarians are available for individual consultation.
Check the Library Liaison List for subject specializations.

Patrons can:

• Work individually with reference staff to find information and do research
• Learn how to navigate the Libraries’ Web site
• Develop searching skills in the best databases relevant to your needs
• Locate or ask for specific facts and data on any topic
• Seek selection advice on “best” sources
• Become independent users of the many resources (books, journals, government documents, media, etc.) found online and in print in the University Libraries