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John Adams Library

John Adams Library provides access to a wide variety of print and electronic resources and has experienced and knowledgeable staff ready to assist Library clients in finding the information they require.

Tables Chairs
Computers Audio-visual Equipment

Library Equipment

  • 70,000 volume collection
  • 6 computer research stations
  • Photocopy room
  • Audio-visual materials and screening room
  • Current periodicals and backissues
  • Ships' specification manuals
  • Ships' formal investigation reports
  • The Gyorfi Collection of nautical charts
  • Model ships (on display)
  • Special collection of nautical books, dating back to the 18th Century
  • Extensive reference section
  • New materials (on display)
  • Marine instruments (on display)

Ask a librarian!

The John Adams Library staff can help in many aspects of using the Library and its resources:
  • Searching the WAVES catalogue, other library catalogues, or databases
  • Locating items in the Library
  • Providing research advice and advising with search strategies
  • Helping with user accounts or with the loan of Library material
  • Providing interlibrary loan and document delivery services
  • Giving Library tours and orientation sessions
  • Providing information literacy or research help sessions

Contact the John Adams Library at : cgclibrary@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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