Services for the public
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) provides services to members of the public across Canada. Our central service point is in Ottawa, where we offer all LAC's services. You can find other service points in Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Services for the public doormats
My account
Personalize features on our website such as My Research, My Event Calendar, and My Co-Lab Contributions
Sign up for a user card
Get quick, easy access to all Government of Canada services and information
Visit us
Visit us, find out about exhibitions and our future Ādisōke facility
Ordering and accessing library and archive material
Request material to view in person
Using Library and Archives Canada material
How to view, use or copy Library and Archives Canada material
Copy services
You can buy copies of material from the collection at Library and Archives Canada
Ask us a question
Have a question? Let us help
Donations
Donate funds, published material or archival records
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)
Make an ATIP request or find completed information requests