Boston Public Library
Reference & Reader's Advisory Department
Johnson Building, Second Floor
617-859-2317

About the Reference & Reader's Advisory Department
The Reference & Reader's Advisory Department provides reference services on all subjects as well as in-depth reference in the sciences and humanities. Reference & Reader's Advisory also accepts requests for interlibrary loan materials (items not owned by the library). Librarians also assist with the microfiche catalog, which covers materials collected by the library before 1974, as well as the many online catalogs and electronic databases.

Reference Help

Frequently asked reference questions

Librarian-recommended online resources

 Painting of George Washington