Library collection
About the library
Our library, officially called the J.J. Talman Library, is open to all researchers.
The primary focus of our library is to enhance staff and researchers’ understanding of our archival holdings and Ontario’s diverse history more broadly.
The library also maintains a comprehensive collection of publications from the Government of Ontario.
What the library has
We have over 86,000 items in our library in print, digital and microform formats, including:
- academic books
- rare books
- local histories
- pamphlets
- Ontario Government publications
- other printed and published items
How to use the library
You can access library items in person in the Reading Room (see our hours and location).
Search library items in Collection Search by keyword or author. Visit our publications of the provincial legislature topic page to learn about our holdings of legislative journals and documents.
Request to view library items in person in the Reading Room.