Coastal Resource Library

wells national estuarine research reserve

The Dorothy Fish Coastal Resource Library promotes the Wells Reserve mission through its specialized collection of materials focused on the ecology and natural history of the Gulf of Maine.

Collections

  • More than 3,500 volumes on coastal environments, estuarine issues, and watershed conservation.
  • Materials to guide coastal decision-makers toward stewardship of land and water resources.
  • Valuable curriculum and reference guides for K–12 educators.
  • Specialized research collection emphasizing estuarine ecology.
  • Books and audiovisual materials available to general public, researchers, educators, and students.
  • Significant reference collection available on site.

Services

  • MINERVA online catalog provides access to more than 6 million items statewide.
  • Weekly Interlibrary Loan Service.

Policies

Books and audiovisual materials circulate for 3 weeks.

Getting Involved

Train as a volunteer library assistant.

Learn more about the library
Contact Nancy Viehmann, 207-646-1555 ext 118.

Reading is fundamental.

Library Hours

Tuesdays
10am to 1pm
Wednesdays
1pm to 4pm
By appointment
207-646-1555