Author Archives: Government & Urban Info Specialist

When will IRS tax forms be available at the library?

Latest Information –  http://www.dallaslibrary2.org/government/taxHelp.php All personal tax forms, booklets and schedules have now been received at the Central Library, including: 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040. Several Branch libraries also have the printed tax forms. See this link for a list of locations … Continue reading

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Given that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides a freely accessible patent database on their Website, what additional benefits are available by coming to the library?

Dallas Public Library’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), housed in the Government Information Center on the 6th Floor of the Central Library, offers the prospective inventor resources and services to assist with patent research and other information-seeking activities associated … Continue reading

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I want to vote in the November election. How can I register?

There are free voter registration applications available at every Dallas Library Branch location, at most high schools and government offices and from the Dallas County Elections Department. The voter registration application may also be used to update your information if … Continue reading

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How do I find educational summer programs for children?

To find summer programs for children, access the Library’s Communify Information Database, and search using “summer programs” as a subject. This will return a list of 34 programs for children. Dallas Child magazine publishes an annual guide to summer programs, … Continue reading

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Can you help me find the infant mortality rate for Dallas County?

This information can be found through the website of the Texas Center for Health Statistics. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/chs/datalist.shtm Our demographic and Data Specialists, located in the Government Information Center on the 6th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library can assist … Continue reading

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