Reference and Information Service

Do you want up-to-date information, and quickly? Then why not visit our Reference and Information section in Wrexham Library? We answer around 60,000 questions each year by providing information in printed and electronic formats covering a wide range of subjects.

These include:

• Arts
• Educational opportunities
• Business information - Businessline
• Careers
• Children's information
• European Public Information Centre
• Family history
• Health
• Law e.g. Public & General Acts
• Local organisations and societies
• Local Studies
• National Assembly for Wales
• Travel
• Wales
• Welfare Benefits
• Wrexham County Borough Council

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We also have:

• Newspapers, journals and magazines
• Maps
• A Schools Information Point
• CD-Roms e.g. 1881 British Census and National Index
• UK telephone directories
• Tourist information

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Where to find us

The Reference and Information section is on the first floor of Wrexham Library. However, all libraries in the county have reference collections and have access to the wide range of information available at Wrexham. All libraries also have access to vast sources of information on the Internet.

Enquiries may be made in person, by telephone, by letter or by e-mail reference.library@wrexham.gov.uk. We are always happy to offer assistance with any enquiry.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at Wrexham Reference Library on 01978 292621, or via e-mail on reference.library@wrexham.gov.uk

Reference items can not be taken out of the library as they need to be permanently available for all customers. However, we have many study tables where you can work quietly and have colour photocopying facilities that you can use.

For details about Children's information, visit our Children's Information Bureau

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European Information

Do you need up-to-date information about Europe? Then why not consult the European Public Information Centre (EPIC) at Wrexham Library. Your local EPIC library is part of a national network, giving improved access to European information right on your doorstep.

Also see European Direct

We can help you with any European enquiry, from the single European currency to European legislation and programmes, from details of European policies to information on European grants and loans.

Call us for information on:

• European policies and programmes
• Enlargement
• European grants and funding
• Working or retiring in another EU country
• European legislation and directives
• EU facts and figures
• Opportunities for studying in Europe

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European publications

Why not browse through our collection of specialised publications on Europe. We also have copies of some European Commission publications which you can take away free of charge.

Where is the EPIC collection?

You will find the EPIC collection in the Reference and Information section at Wrexham Library. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at Wrexham Reference Library on 01978 292621, or via e-mail on reference.library@wrexham.gov.uk

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National Assembly for Wales 'Link Library'

You can obtain access to the official documents of the National Assembly for Wales at Wrexham Reference Library's 'Link Library'.

We receive copies of the National Assembly for Wales' publications, published by its various committees, including:

• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Economic Development
• Health and Social Services
• Local Government and Environment
• Post-16 Education and Training
• Pre-16 Education, Schools and Early Learning
• Audit
• Equality of Opportunity
• European Affairs
• Legislation
• Standards of Conduct
• Regional Committees

You may also consult "The Official Record" and "Answers to Written Questions" (the equivalent of Hansard), as well as publications of the Secretary of State's Advisory Committee for Wales, and the Statistical Directorate.

The National Assembly for Wales' publications are also available on the Internet at:

www.wales.gov.uk

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at Wrexham Reference Library on 01978 292091, or via e-mail on reference.library@wrexham.gov.uk

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Centre for Democratic Information

Do you wish to participate in the democratic process? The Centre for Democratic Information at Wrexham Reference Library can provide you with the information you need.

There are four main elements in the collection:

1. Wrexham County Borough Council

2. The National Assembly for Wales

3. Central Government

4. The European Union and its constituent organisations

In other words, all four tiers of governance are covered by the collections which constitute the Centre for Democracy.

In addition, PC's located near the Centre for Democratic Information provide access to information on the Internet relating to aspects of local democracy.

A new section has also been designated in the Centre for Democracy for consultation documents, thus making it easier for you to comment on proposals which may affect you.

How to contact us

If you have any enquiries, please contact us at Wrexham Reference Library on 01978 292621, or via e-mail on reference.library@wrexham.gov.uk