The Reference Department Staff will help with using the library's resources to help answer your informational questions, assist with placing material holds for your favorite authors, place requests for ordering materials for the library, place inter-library loan requests(via printable form, Contact Reference staff for Article Requests), provide computer assistance as well as assist with the use of reference desk materials.

Patrons who are not able to visit the Wayne Public Library, may request research using the Research Request form. The charge is $10.00 per request, which includes up to one hour of research, postage, and up to ten pages of photocopying. Due to the uncertain nature of available information, the outcome of any research project cannot be guaranteed.