Butler Area Public Library Events Calendar About the Library Contact Us
banner

Print This Page

Reference

Research and Reference Services

The Reference Department of the Butler Area Public Library is located on the second floor of the Library. It houses an extensive reference collection of print and online resources. The Reference Department is staffed by a Reference Services Librarian, a Reference Assistant and a Genealogist who will answer your questions, perform research and help with projects and homework.

Come to the Library, call us at (724) 287-1715, or e-mail us: baplreference@bcfls.org for your information needs.

 

Reference USA is a compreshensive database listing 12 million U.S. Businesses. Search by business name, geographical area, SIC codes and yellow page headings. Now includes the Healthcare Database listing 650,000 physicians & dentists.
ACCESS FROM HOME WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD

 Pennsylvania Power Library
 

 

The POWER library allows you to access thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, specialized encyclopedias, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials.
ACCESS FROM HOME WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD

   Gale Testing and Education Reference Center includes:
1) Career Search
2) College Search
3) Graduate Search
4) Specialty & Career Program Search
5) Test Preparation 
ACCESS FROM HOME WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD

 

 

Welcome to The Library System of Butler County Digital Media Catalog!

Download best selling Audio titles 24/7 to your PC at home, in the office or from anywhere in the world and transfer to your MP3 player or burn onto CD for listening on-the-go.
 

    

Our Favorite Research Websites

Databases from the Power Library



VOTING

October 28, 2008
Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
Ocotober 31, 2008
Last day for Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
November 4, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION

To find your polling location, visit the Butler County Bureau of Elections website.  The link also provides demonstration videos and frequently asked questions.