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The Legislative Library supports the conduct of public affairs and the development of a well-informed society by providing efficient, effective, and impartial access to its specialized information resources for the Legislature, government, and people of Manitoba, and ensures current and future access to Manitoba's published heritage.

There are two service points, each with their own contact information and hours of service:

1. Main Reading room

Room 100 - 200 Vaughan Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1T5

Telephone: (204) 945-4330 or 1-800-282-8069 and ask for extension 4330 (Manitoba only)

Fax: (204) 948-1312

Email: legislative_library@gov.mb.ca

Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Reference service and retrieval from closed stacks is available until 4:30 p.m.

2. Legislative Reading Room

Legislative Building of Manitoba

Room 260, 450 Broadway Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8

Telephone: (204) 945-4243

Fax: (204) 948-2167

Email: legislative_library@gov.mb.ca

Hours: During the Legislative Session, check the Assembly web site for session dates. 8:30 am. - 5:00 pm. Monday to Thursday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.., Friday. During the intersession: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Organization Type:

Government and Agency - Provincial and Territorial

Repository Name:

Manitoba Legislative Library

Subjects:

Materials are selected primarily to support the information needs of the Legislature and government in areas of law and legislation, politics and government, economic and social issues, and public administration and management.
All provincial government documents are collected.
In addition the Library requests one copy of all materials published in the province be deposited here for preservation purposes.

Web site:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/leg-lib/

Date range of documents:

Manitoba trade publications (i.e. newspapers, books, magazines) from 1859- All Manitoba Government publications from 1870- Non-Manitoba publications as they pertain to the interests of the province and including selected materials published prior to 1870.

Language:

English, French

Format of repository and documents:

The Legislative Library’s online catalogue is available on the Internet and can be searched by general keyword, title, author, subject, series, etc. Catalogue records have URL access to the full text when available. A monthly checklist of new documents is available in chronological order. One can also browse new titles by topic.

Geographic focus:

Manitoba

Intended audience:

Members of the Legislative Assembly, Manitoba government employees, and members of the public

Contact information

Street address:

200 Vaughan Street #Room 100
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1T5

Mailing address:

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1T5

Special features / Comments:

The catalogue is available in English and French.