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 '''Reference & Research''' <br>
-The most important resource of Special Collections is the attentive and experienced reference service offered to on-site and off-site patrons by its four full-time and one part-time staff members. From providing suggestions for untangling a tricky research problem, to aiding in the use of the collection, to instructing how to use the equipment in the Genealogy Center, the librarians are happy to assist patrons.<br>
+The most important resource of Special Collections is the attentive and experienced reference service offered to on-site and off-site patrons by its four full-time and one part-time staff members. From providing assistance with a research question, to aiding in the use of the collection, to instructing how to use the equipment in Special Collections, the staff are happy to assist patrons.<br>
 '''Programming & Instruction'''<br>
+The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center provides regular educational programming. Special Collections offers a variety of programming focused on local history and genealogy including lectures, workshops, classes, and hands-on demonstrations. For more information about upcoming programs, interested individuals may consult the [https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/ Calendar of Events page on the Library's website]<br>
-A goal of the Genealogy Center is to provide regular educational programming. To that end, the Center offers at least one lecture or workshop each month on-site at the Allen County Public Library. In March the Center offers "March Madness," a week's worth of seminars. In October - Family History Month - there is a lecture or other educational opportunity at the library during each day of the month. In many years, October's special events culminate with extended hours on one Friday night, unofficially referred to as "Midnight Madness." For more information about upcoming programs, interested individuals may consult the Events page on the Center's website.<br>
+In order to achieve the mission of promoting literacy and learning, access, and use of local history materials of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, Special Collections staff provide instructional opportunities for people of all ages. Instruction will include creating collection guides focusing on K-12 and secondary education initiatives, offering instruction sessions for specific courses, and embedded librarianship within the classroom. <br>
 '''Tours'''<br>
-Librarians in the Genealogy Center are happy to give tours to visiting groups of 10 or more. Please call 563-326-7902 in advance to schedule a tour.<br>
+Special Collections Staff are happy to give tours to visiting individuals and groups. Please call 563-326-7902 in advance to schedule a tour.<br>
-'''The Research Center'''<br>
-Those who cannot visit the Genealogy Center in person may need copies from specific sources held by the Center, broader research done in the collection, or copies of articles found by searching the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). The Genealogy Center has a Research Center arm that provides these services and long-distance patrons may use the Quick Search, Research Request and Article Request forms on the Center's website to request copies or research.<br>
 ==History==