Book a Librarian
Need extra time and personalized help with research, genealogy, job hunting, or library resources?
Book a Librarian! is a free service for Mammen Family Public Library cardholders to schedule one-on-one assistance through our Digital Services Librarian.
How it works:
- Appointments last up to 1 hour.
- Request your appointment in advance using our online form.
- Limit of two appointments per person, per calendar month.
- Appointments cannot be scheduled consecutively (back-to-back) on the same day.
- This service is currently available to adult Mammen Family Public Library cardholders (ages 18 and up).
- All in person appointments will be held on the library’s campus grounds.
(some requests may be completed through email)
Late Arrivals:
If you’ll be 15 minutes or more late, please contact the library before your scheduled appointment time at (830) 438-4864 or email info@mfplibrary.org. Without prior notice, late arrivals will be asked to reschedule. Please note that appointments begin at the scheduled start time and still end at the scheduled end time. If you arrive late, that time is taken from your session.
What can we help with?
Explore the tabs below to view examples of tasks that can be completed during a Book a Librarian! appointment. This is important to include in your appointment request as we match patrons with a librarian who is best suited to facilitate your request.
- Exploring topics of interest (broad or narrow)
- Identifying and locating different types of sources (print, digital, audio, video)
- Researching family history
- Mapping family trees
- Working with important details (names, dates, cities, etc.)
- Reviewing drafts of résumés, cover letters, or other job documents
- Organizing employment and education history
- Highlighting relevant skills
- Download eBooks or audiobooks to a device
- Set up a Social Media account
- Move pictures from your phone to your laptop
- Arrange travel Online
- Learn how to organize your files (and share them too!)
We can also guide you through library databases and digital resources, including TexShare databases and the Texas ILL System.
The following services cannot be provided during a Book a Librarian session:
- Medical, legal, financial, business, or tax advice (though we can refer you to reputable resources)
- Typing or proofreading documents
- Inputting personal or sensitive information
- Tutoring or academic instruction
For more questions about the Book a Librarian! service, please reach out to Martina Spangrud, Digital Services Librarian, at martina@mfplibrary.org or call the library at (830) 438-4864.