Information Services
Based at the Central Library the service provides a variety of resources in printed and electronic formats including; Business, Travel, Tourism, European, Council and Community Information and general reference works.
Sandwell Central Library
High Street
West Bromwich
B70 8DZ
Tel 0121-569 4911
Fax 0121-525 9465
Email information_service@sandwell.gov.uk
- Show me the Library at Multi-Map.com.
- There are several car parks within walking distance of the library.
- A hearing loop is available at the library counter.
Opening hours | |
| Monday | 9.30am - 7.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am - 6.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.30am - 6.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 6.00pm |
| Friday | 9.30am - 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Need an urgent answer?
To get an instant response online try using the link to the Enquire service - an international, instant question and answer service provided by librarians and available 24 hours a day, every day
If you are a library member you can use the electronic resources such as Britannica Online by following the link to the library catalogue and logging on with your library card.
If you are not a library member you can apply using the online joining form and your card will be posted to you
What will you find in Sandwell Reference Library?
Specialist information staff
- Free computer access, designated study area and homework help
- Encyclopaedias, dictionaries and directories
- General UK legislation and law
- UK phone books and town guides
- Newspapers and magazines
Business Information Service
- Business and trade directories
- Company information and annual reports
- Market research
- Business start up information boxes for loan
- Be your own boss leaflet
Travel and Tourist Information
- Local heritage and places to visit
- Local bus, rail and metro timetables
- UK holiday and accommodation guides
- Information on foreign travel
European Information Service
Sandwell's official European Public Information Centre
- European policies
- EU facts and figures
- European legislation and directives
- General European factsheets and guides
Council Information Service
Your first stop for Sandwell Council information, including:
- Council services
- Council meeting minutes and planning applications
- Key Council documents
- Electoral registers
- Councillors surgeries
Community Information
- Directory of Local Organisations
- Online searchable Directory of Local Organisations
- Self-help information on rights, benefits, health, consumer employment and retirement etc
- Local history and family history information
- Money matters leaflet
Not a library member? Anyone can join Sandwell Libraries - follow the link to find out How to Join