Information and Reference Services

All Solihull libraries have a wide range of information resources and reference books, from encyclopaedias, dictionaries and directories to CD-ROMs and the Internet.

All libraries have a photocopying facility and fax service.

All libraries have free, internet access computers so you can access information yourself. You can book time on a PC with your library card.

Solihull Central Library provides the most comprehensive information service and specialist staff to help you, but you can access information at any library. If the information you need isn't available from your local library, staff can ask the Central Library to send it through for you.

The Virtual Reference Library

Solihull Library Service subscribes to major online information resources you can access via the Internet. You can use them free of charge at the library, and in most cases you can also use them at home or work, at any time of day or night. All you need is your library card number.

Check out the Virtual Reference Library.

Specialist information services

There's also a range of specialist services based at Solihull Central Library:

• Business Information Service
  Information from starting up, to marketing, legal, financial and other considerations.
• Solihull Learning Shop
  Information and advice on all aspects of learning, training, careers, career change and returning to work.
• Solihull Heritage and Local Studies Service
  The first port of call for anyone interested in local history or family history within the present Borough of Solihull.
• Solihull Local Information Directory
  Search the Solihull Local Information Directory for local clubs and organisations, halls for hire, speakers for your group and sports clubs.

Contact Details

For further information contact Information Services:

Telephone: 0121 704 6977

E-mail: infols@solihull.gov.uk