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Ottawa Public Library (OPL)If you don't have a library card, get one now from any OPL branch! It's free, and it gives you access to all the OPL branches and all the on-line databases. For books, DVDs and CDs , check the OPL catalogue You can have the item shipped to your local branch if you like, and the library will even call you when it comes in. For periodical articles (magazines, journals and newspapers), check the list of databases Your username will be your OPL card number, and the password is usually the last four digits of your telephone number. Please use these databases from home rather than from school. If you are over 16 you can apply for a Sm@rtLibrary Card which will get you in to Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, and several other area libraries.Carleton University LibraryIf you are in Grade 12, you can apply to borrow books from Carleton University's Library and use their databases and periodicals. See Mr. Turner for an application form. You can check Carleton's catalogueGovernment librariesAll federal government departments (ex. Agriculture Canada, Environment Canada, etc.) maintain libraries in Ottawa. You may not be able to borrow books, but the libraries will usually let you do research on site, and their staff will usually be very helpful. Always call ahead! You can find the addresses and phone numbers for all federal government libraries at www.gc.ca (check the home page of the department in which you’re interested). Here are some of the more popular government libraries:Agriculture Canada 930 Carling Avenue 759-7068 Canadian Museum of Civilizations 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau 819 776-7003 Environment Canada 351 Boul. St-Joseph, Gatineau 997-1767 Foreign Affairs & International Trade 125 Sussex Drive 992-6150 Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington Street 996-5115 Military History Research Centre (Canadian War Museum) 1 Vimy Place 776-8652 |
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