Visiting LAC - MUS4928: R. Murray Schafer 360° - Guides de recherche

Introduction

Students involved in this project will need to make on-site visits to Library and Archives Canada to examine, collect and record information and upload a selection of material to the project website. Here are the guidelines and procedures related to research access to archival material.

Library and Archives Canada's (LAC's) services to the public are provided in its main building located in downtown Ottawa: 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON

Preparing for your visit

Please be sure to read this section carefully if you are planning on ordering additional materials from LAC.

Make sure that you request your research card and order your material in a timely manner. Order the boxes you wish to consult at least 3 working days prior to your scheduled visit. Please note that there is a maximum of 10 boxes that can be viewed by a researcher during a visit.

if you are onsite, submit a request using the paper form with the full archival reference
retrievals usually take 24-48 hours, but can take longer
there are no retrievals during evenings or weekends
if you are offsite, you can request up to 10 published items in advance of your visit.

Services and Hours of Operation
Please be aware of the services hours and plan your visit to allow enough time to consult the requested material.
User Card and Registration
This is the very first step to take to secure access to the LAC facilities.
Ordering Material
Order the boxes you wish to see well in advance of your visit (at least 3 working days to be on the safe side) to make sure the material will be ready for viewing.
Consultation Rooms
Clients of Library and Archives Canada have access to several consultation rooms. With the exception of the Jacob M. Lowy Collection Room on the 2nd floor, all of the consultation rooms are located on the 3rd floor of our building at 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa. No document may be removed from the building.

Library and Archives Canada orientation video

Collections and finding aids

LAC Finding Aid
Inventory of R. Murray Schafer documents at LAC