History & Government Collection
History & Government is a rich source of materials in print and audio-visual formats. The collection comprises over 132,000 books (including both reference and circulating items), as well as audiobooks on CD, and CD-ROMs. There are also 150 active periodical titles, as well as maps and microforms.
Subjects include: Aboriginal peoples; Ancient, medieval and modern history; Archaeology; Citizenship; Canadian and World history; Collective biography; Current events; Genealogy; Geography; Heraldry; Human rights; Immigration; International relations; Law; Maps & atlases; Military science; Parks; Political science; and Travel.
Specialized Collection Areas
- Maps and Atlases
- Federal and BC bills, debates, etc.
- Genealogical Resources
- Legal Resources, including Federal and BC Statutes
- Travel Guides
Online Databases
- Ancestry Library Edition (available in library branches only)
- Ancient and Medieval History
- Biography and Genealogy Master Index
- History Reference Centre
Print Indexes
- Biography Index (1949 – present)
- National Geographic Index (1888-1988, 1989 - 1993, 1994 - 2000)
Print News Services
- Canadian News Facts (1967 - 2001)
- Facts on File (1941 - 2010)
- Keesings Record of World Events (1931 - present)
- Ottawa Letter (1965 - 2004)
