The Archives area is located in the room adjacent to the Quiet Study area in the Education Centre Library.
Who May Access the Archives?
Use of the collections is open to students, scholars, and other interested persons, local and visiting, upon provision of adequate identification. Materials housed in Archives and Special Collections do not circulate. They may be used within the Archives Reference Room under supervision.
When?
Tuesdays
8:30 - 12:00pm*
Wednesdays
1:00 - 4:30pm*
*Posted hours may vary. Please contact Archives for more information. Appointments are recommended. Contact Circulation at (705) 474-3450 ext 4111
How Does it Work?
Users may be asked to sign the archives register. They may work in the archives area after registering.
Copying, scanning, or photographing requires permission of the Associate Director or Archivist and is usually done by Archives staff, not by patrons.
Borrowing and/or copying will require a special arrangement with the Associate Director. Materials temporarily withdrawn will be recorded [see sample below].
The archives register will be kept in the Associate Director’s office desk.
Sample entry for items withdrawn as it will appear in the Archives Register
| NAME | ITEMS | DATE | RETURNED |
| Professor X |
2 school text books Grade one readers 1955 Fun with Dick and Jane Sally visits the Farm |
July 28, 2009 |
August 4, 2009 Professor X |
General Information and Use of Archives
- Archives patrons sign a register on arrival.
- Food and beverages may not be brought into the Archives area.
- Cell phones may disturb others and should be turned off.
- Electrical outlets for laptops are available.
- Area is wheelchair accessible.
- Materials are available for consultation and research only, not for circulation.
- Gloves will be provided if required.
- Pencils are provided and are required for note taking
- Copying is not always possible due to the fragility or value of some items.
- Copying is limited and, when allowed, will be done by Library staff.
- Same day service is not always possible.
- Copies cost 25 cents (letter size), or 35 cents (legal), or 50 cents (ledger).
- Scanning is currently not a service offered in the archives
