| Reference | Periodicals | Large Type | Genealogy | Audio-Visual |
Reference Material
The Reference collection consists of over
3,700 volumes. In addition to books there are online databases for
magazines, journals, reference material and more. For business and
investment you will find Standard & Poor's, Value Line, Morningstar, and
more. Email Reference questions to: citlib@citlib.org.
Periodicals
Current
subscriptions to over 300 magazines may be
found on the shelves in the reading area. Back issues are stored in
a special reference section. Daily newspapers are also located in
the reading area; recent issues are kept in the newspaper room from one to
three months. The library also has the Observer-Reporter back
to August 1808 on microfilm and, beginning in 2000, on CD-ROM.
Large Type Collection
For people with impaired vision, there is a collection of large type
fiction and non-fiction, plus magnifying glasses and a video magnifier
which enlarges printed material or objects.
Local History and Genealogy
The Special Reference room contains an extensive collection of books
dealing with local history and genealogy and is accessible to patrons
whenever the library is open. There is also a large microfilm
collection including newspapers to August 1808, as well as area census and
other records.
The Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania is housed on site
and holds monthly meetings in the library.
Audio-Visual Materials
CD's and DVD's: Many titles are being added and are available for
two-week circulation.
Audio
Books: Current titles are being added are available for
two-week loan.
Slide Programs: There are over 20 slide programs available for loan to individuals for
programs or presentations. Titles are listed in the Media Catalog at
the Reference Desk.
Activity Files:
Each file has photocopy masters for more than a dozen activities for each
holiday represented. There are 8 holiday files listed in the Media
Catalog at the Reference Desk. This is a program in a kit with
games, skits, poems, and instructions for each given in one handy file.
Bifocal Kits:
There are 12 Bifocal Kits; each one includes a slide
program, audio tape, activities, songs, handouts, discussion questions,
and ways to add touch and smell to your presentations. All are
listed in the Media Catalog at the Reference Desk. They are loaned
for a one week period.
For additional information,
contact the Audio-Visual Department Staff