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Central Library's Specialized Collections Move to Compton Library ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), March 14, 2011 - The Compton Library opened for business, March 14, as a new location to feature more specialized collections from the Central Library that closed last June for restoration and renewal. The facility recently underwent a renovation of its own. In addition to receiving a general sprucing up, the building had energy-efficient environmental systems, lighting, and new shelving installed. There is a workroom for staff, space for the Library's digitization projects, storage, and a small public service area with room for about 20 patrons. Located just two blocks west of Central at 1624 Locust, Compton Library is now home to 1.1 million books and other materials including the extensive government depository collection (federal, Missouri, and St. Louis) to our extensive government depository collection (federal, Missouri, and St. Louis) as well as our renowned history & genealogy materials. Customers will have access to many unique St. Louis publications and files. Although the Special Collections Department is not housed at Compton, staff will be able to provide many of its items upon request. There is a workroom for staff, space for the Library's digitization projects, storage, and a small public service area with room for about 20 patrons. The Compton Library's focus is on researchers and their needs. It is not intended to be a full-service Branch, so only patrons who need access to its specialized materials and subjects will be able to use it. Compton staff members are experts in their fields and are able to help researchers find information. Additionally, there are computers loaded with research software and outlets for those with their own laptops. Because Compton is intended for researchers and seating is limited, please call ahead, at 314-539-0385, to make reservations and to make sure we have the materials you need. Hours are: M - F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; First Saturday of the Month: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
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