Library resources go through a review process.
Librarians select books, magazines, journals, databases, and websites considered reliable, historically relevant, and valuable.

Library resources are available to you at no charge.
Libraries purchase access for you to resources, both in print and electronic.

Library resources are organized.
Items are organized so you can find all the sources on a topic. For example, books in the library have call numbers. The books shelved near that call number will cover similar topics.

Library resources are meant to be kept permanently.
A primary function of a library is to be an organized storehouse of information published throughout time. You can find very current information, but also books that are no longer published and older issues of magazines.

Library resources come with personal assistance.
Libraries have staff who are trained to help you use resources and answer your questions.