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Adult Division
Head of Adult Division
Amy Hanaway
(217) 424-2900 x171
ahanaway@decatur.lib.il.us
Books, Periodicals,
Newspapers
The Decatur Public Library's collection includes over
240,000 volumes plus 640 magazine and newspaper
subscriptions. Books include popular and practical
topics in non-fiction as well as classic and
contemporary fiction. Past issues of the Decatur city
newspapers, The New York Times and The Wall Street
Journal are available on microfilm.
Audiovisual Materials
Videocassettes, audio cassettes, books-on-tape, compact
discs, and CD-ROM software are available for checkout.
Vertical File
Maps, travel brochures and other materials are located
in file drawers on the library's lower level.
Government Documents:
Books, pamphlets, magazines and other
periodicals, microfiche and CD-ROMs make up the physical
depository collection housed at the Decatur Public
Library.
In addition to the documents in print, microform or
CD-ROM sent to depository libraries, the federal
government makes available a large amount of information
via the Internet.
Government Research & Stats Databases
Federal Government Information Center
State Government Information Center
Young Adult Materials and Services
An area in the northwest corner of the lower level
houses materials of interest to teens. Young Adult
Librarian: Eleanor Wood (217) 424-2900 x 156,
ewood@decatur.lib.il.us.
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