Reference and Information Services

Have a question? Want expert research advice to ensure you’re finding the best information available? Explore our Research recommendations or Contact a Reference Librarian today.

Subject specialties:

Arts/Music/Video

Want to know why artist Andy Warhol changed his name?  Interested in finding the names of agents for the next great American novel?  Perhaps you remember what a painting looked like but can’t quite place the artist?  The Johnson County Library offers a number of arts resources online as well as personalized service from a specialist.

Business

The Library offers help with these and many more business-related topics through its extensive collection of print resources and through our business specialty page, www.jocolibrary.org/business. In addition, specialized tours of the resources and business-focused programming are offered to those with an interest in this area.

Government Documents

The government publishes more material per year than any other single entity.  The topics range from military histories to information on how to obtain a visa to the national census.  While there is a wealth of information and data available, occasionally navigating this huge stockpile of information can be difficult.  The Johnson County Library offers a number of useful online government resources as well as a dedicated staff member to help you find the key piece of government information you need.

Health & Wellness

Few information needs are more vital than finding quality health information. Library specializes in consumer health research to help you and your family find quality health information. Through the Library health pages at www.jocolibrary.org/health, you can find the best health resources online quickly, or you can contact Reference Services for more personalized assistance.

Local History

Published historical materials about the history of Johnson County are kept in the Regional Reference collection.  Genealogy collection focuses on the immediate geographic area, as well the states from which people emigrated here.  Both are served by a number of electronic resources, including JoCoHistory, a local, collaborative Web site featuring thousands of vintage photos, historic maps, and scholarly essays.