Library and archives research basics
About the collection, how to search and save your research, how to access the collection, and tips for researching archives and libraries.
Research tips and help
Starting your research
First steps for doing historical research
How archives are organized
Knowing how archives are organized will help make your research more effective
Viewing library and archives material
What to do before visiting to order and view documents
Glossary of library and archival terms
Learn the terms used in libraries and archives
Searching and ordering
My LAC Account
Save your research and collaborative contributions, track archival orders, view events calendar
Using Collection search
How to find, filter, read and save results in our main search engine
Use our catalogue (Aurora) for library research
Find published material held in Library and Archives Canada's collection
Ordering and accessing library and archive material
Learn how to order archival and published material
Handling and copying materials
How to handle materials properly without damaging them
Archival document restrictions and access codes
All records in the archival collection have an access code. Find out what they are and what they mean
Crediting and citing Library and Archives Canada material
How to give credit or cite Library and Archives Canada material