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Main Reference Centre of the Toronto Reference Library

The Main Reference Centre, located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library, prides itself on having the most extensive interdisciplinary reference collection in the city’s public library system. Where possible, the collection includes materials in French as well as in English. Please click below for details.

	Fine and Applied Arts		Picture Collection
	Geography		Science, Medicine & Technology
	History and the Humanities		Social Sciences
	Law and Government		Sports and Recreation
	Literature and Writing		Travel
			Video and DVD Collection

More About the Collections

The collections of the Main Reference Centre include original works and related criticisms as well as dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, indexes and bibliographies.

Main Reference Centre Collections

Services of the Main Reference Centre:

• Highly qualified librarians are available to assist you in person, by email or over the phone.
  Ask a Librarian
  
• Author Series - free author readings showcasing established and emerging Canadian authors of fiction, poetry and nonfiction.
  Author Series
  
• Writer In Residence Program – published writers are available for consultations on manuscripts in progress.
  Writer In Residence
  
• Video and DVD stations for individuals and a room for group viewing
  
• Ongoing displays to highlight the various subjects in the Main Reference Centre.
  
• Proctoring service for students who require monitoring during the writing of an exam.
  
• Free general research sessions and customized tours of the Main Reference Centre. To register please contact the Toronto Reference Library Le@rning Centre.
  Toronto Reference Library Le@rning Centre
  
• Secondary and post secondary school teachers may book a visit for their classes.
  User Education Toronto Reference Library

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