Ready Reference

Call (901) 415-2790

• What is Ready Reference?
  • Providing answers to questions that can be attained from a definite source in three to five minutes.
• What are some typical topics?
  • Road Distances Between Cities
  • Quotations
  • Schools and Colleges
  • Elected Officials
  • Government
  • Etiquette
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Recipes
  • Film, Television, and Music
  • Science and Math Basics
  • Phone Numbers, Addresses
  • CrissCross Information
  • Automobile Values
  • State Symbols
  • Birth/Death Dates, Addresses for Famous People
  • Local History Highlights
  • International Currency Conversion
  • Much More. . .
• What are some useful websites?
  • Phone Numbers/Addresses: www.switchboard.com
  • Driving Distances: www.mapquest.com
  • Currency Conversion: www.oanda.com/convert/classic
  • Recipes: www.recipesource.com
  • Films/Actors/Actresses Info: www.imdb.com
  • Automobile Values: www.nadaguides.com
  • Search Engine: www.google.com
• How do I contact LINC about Ready Reference Services?
  • You can call, fax, or email us, or you can visit our InformationLINC Desk at the Central Library.
  • Memphis/Shelby Co. Public Library and Information Center
    3030 Poplar Ave.
    Memphis, TN 38111
    Phone: (901) 415-2790
    Fax: (901) 323-7206
    Email: lincref@memphislibrary.org
    Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, M-Th
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, F - Sat
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Su