Reference and Information

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The main reference collections are in Paisley Central Reference Library and include:

• Rare books including the Arbuthnott Manuscripts and Audubon's Birds of America
• newspapers
• magazines and journals
• maps, atlases and town guides
• business information and directories

Renfrewshire Libraries provide general information on every subject. To find information you can:

• use the electronic reference library
• use the ask us a question service
• contact your local community library

Specialist information services include:

• Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (CISS) - Based in Renfrew Library
• Advice Works surgeries in Lochwinnoch Library

Contact us by email: ref.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk

by phone: 0141 889 2360

or by fax: 0141 887 6468

or write to us or visit at:
Reference Library
Central Library
68 High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BB