Professional reference librarians at the John F. Germany Public Library can help you with a wide variety of informational and research needs, such as:

Answers to factual questions Assistance with Library online resources Community information Library & book information Resource referrals

Research assistance Computer instruction Document delivery & Interlibrary Loan Government information sources Reader's Advisory

Reference Service is available:

by Telephone: 813-273-3652 x3	Online via Chat/eMail: Ask a Librarian
by visiting any of four Information Desks	by searching our online databases: Information Gateway

The John F. Germany Public Library is home to a variety of special & in-depth collection from which our librarians can provide information and assistance:

Adult New Reader Materials Antiques & Collectible Guides Art Techniques & History Auto Maintenance & Repair Biographies Computer Programming & Applications Cookbooks Disabilities (ADA) Information Entertainment & sports English as a Second Language

Florida Telephone Directories Foundation Center for Grants & Fundraising Genealogy & Local History Government Publications Health & Medicine Local History Personal Finance & Investing Reader’s Advisory Small Business Information World Religions & Philosophy

Reference Services are available:

Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday

10am - 6pm 9am - 9pm 9am - 6pm 9am - 5pm

The John F. Germany Public Library in downtown Tampa serves as the main reference center for Hillsborough County's public libraries. The professional librarians on the reference team assist customers - from throughout the county & state of Florida - with their research needs by telephone, mail, email and online chat.