Click the “Make an Appointment” button above and select a CLP location from the dropdown menu to get started. You can also contact us at info@carnegielibary.org, call us at 412-622-3114, chat us through our website or stop by your closest CLP location to schedule an appointment with a library staff.

ASL and language interpreters are available upon request. To make your request, please contact the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location providing the appointment you are booking. We ask that you notify us at least two weeks in advance.

The following topics are available as one-on-one appointments at multiple CLP locations:

Please check the individual locations through the “Make An Appointment” button above, or contact your local library directly.

Business Support

Library staff can help you navigate getting started as an entrepreneur or launching your small business by providing access to research resources and quality assistance. Check out our Help for Business webpage to learn more about our available resources. Business support through appointments can include:

• Overview of small business resources
• How to write a business plan
• Obtaining funding for your small business
• Industry research, client lists, demographics, and marketing

Business support by appointments is currently available at CLP-Downtown, CLP-East Liberty, CLP-Main, and CLP-Woods Run.

Digital Skills Support

Library staff can help you learn how to get started on using a computer, access CLP eResources on your personal device, and how to navigate available software on our computers. Digital skill support through appointment can include:

• Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard
• How to sign up for an email account
• How to find information online or navigate a website
• How to access and use Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
• How to download and use Libby and Hoopla on your smartphone, tablet, or eReader

Digital skills support by appointment is available at almost all CLP locations.

Job and Career Support

Library Staff can help you navigate online job searches, putting together your resume, and connecting you with many of our job & career resources. Check out our Job and Career Library Guide to learn more about our library resources! Job and career support through appointments can include:

• Online job search and application review
• Resume and cover letter review
• Mock interviews (only available at CLP-Main)

Job and career support by appointment is currently available at almost all CLP locations.

The following topics are available as one-on-one appointments at CLP-Main:

Archives and Rare Books & Special Collections access

Our archivist and our rare book specialist can provide access to view requested archival materials, or to view requested rare books and special collections material available to the public for research purposes. You can also check out our Archives at CLP-Main Library Guide, our Rare Books and Special Collections at CLP-Main Library Guide, and our Digital Collections Library Guide for more information.

Please see our Archives Access and Use Policy or our Rare Books & Special Collections Access and Use Policy to prepare for your visit.

Family & Local History support

Library staff can help you get started on your research and to learn more about our library resources, physical collections, databases, and more. Don’t forget to check out our Genealogy Library Guide to learn more about our resources. Family & Local History support through appointments can include:

• Getting started with your family tree
• Learning how to navigate birth, death, marriage, and naturalization records
• Researching local history in Western Pennsylvania

Information & Learning

Our reference librarians can help you with detailed research assistance for your passion project, school projects, or other forms of research that our digital and physical collection can support. We have a wealth of Research Resources available in many topics that we can provide and help you achieve your goal. Make an appointment with one of our reference librarians at CLP-Main to kickstart that project!

Nonprofit Support

Library staff can help you learn more about the nonprofit and philanthropic resources we have available in our collection and digital resources. Check out our Help for Nonprofit webpage to learn more about our services and resources. Nonprofit support through appointments can include:

• Introduction to the Foundation Directory, Foundation Grants to Individuals, and GuideStar Pro online databases
• Getting started with grants and proposal writing
• Learning more about nonprofit management
• Deeper dive into fundraising