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7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
T5J 2V4 Switchboard: (780) 496-7000 Customer Service: (780) 496-7070 Reference Desk: (780) 496-7020
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Transportation: Library is on several major bus routes and has direct access to Churchill LRT Station. ETS Trip Planner
Opened: 1967 Contacts:
Collections:Centre for Reading and the ArtsThe Centre for Reading and the Arts houses the library's largest collection of circulating materials: adult fiction and non-fiction, large print books, CDs, paperbacks, English as a Second Language materials, as well as books in other languages. The Circulation Division also provides greater access to the community through its collections of bus schedules, community brochures and arts newspapers. The Stanley A Milner Library houses the largest and most diverse collection of compact discs. The staff selects material system wide and assists customers in searches as varied as helping to choose music for a wedding or what music to play at your high school re-union. The role of the department is to provide the public with a rich diversity of music, spoken word recordings and film, from local to global cultural sources. Children's DivisionThe Children's Division, or Children's Library, has books (picturebooks, chapter books and information books), magazines, DVDs and CDs (both music and story) for children of all ages. It also has a large resource collection for adults working with children, in particular books about storytelling, puppetry and other programming for children. Its reference collection is extensive, particularly in the areas of children's literature and folklore and readers' services. It also has children's books in a number of languages other than English.
Information Services Division Large Print Books which include hardcover and lightweight softcover books. These are available at all Library locations with the largest selection housed at Library Access Talking Books are books which are recorded on regular cassette tapes and can be played on any cassette player. They are specifically designed for people who are unable to read or hold conventional books. Talking books are available only through Library Access. Arrangements may be made to pick-up at any Library branch. A book discussion group is held every month for talking book customers. Descriptive Videos (DVS) are movies which describe the visual elements for people who are blind or have low vision. American Sign Language Videos (ASL) are videos for the deaf or hearing-impaired. Services:
Circulation Division The Circulation Division is the customer's initial point of contact with the library. Our primary customer service role is to introduce the library, promote its services and make material accessible to customers. We provide in-person and telephone service to customers who require library service information, memberships, account information and reserves, as well as help provide access to our catalogue. Our Library Assistants purchase and maintain the adult paperback, audio visual and other languages collections, and assist in the maintenance of the hardcover collection. Our Circulation Assistants direct customers to materials, and help maintain the physical integrity of the collection. System wide materials are processed through the checkin/out desks for customers and other library departments. The Circulation Division offers general interest tours of the Stanley A. Milner Branch. Tours may be booked by calling Customer Service at 496-7070. The Circulation Division also maintains displays within the Milner Branch. From distributing material with the library system to maintaining the branch's art gallery space, the Customer Staff will do their best to assist.
Back in 1898, a magazine article said that librarians should have "the learning of a Bacon and the divining power of a wizard." Our staff are well-read and knowledgeable, and while we can't claim wizardry, we are expert sleuths when it comes to finding information - on the web or in paper. We're happy to show you how to use our information resources or to track down elusive information for you. We provide reference service for in-person customers, as well as by telephone (496-7020), fax (496-7001), and through our e-ref service. Our Smart Search service provides customized and in-depth information searches for a moderate fee for business and other clients. The Information Services Division offers instructional tours which provide a general overview of information resources. Groups and classes are welcome to contact us to book a tour (496-8322). Library Access Division Library Access offers home service to people who are unable to come to the library for a period exceeding three months. Adaptive Technologies provide assistance to people with visual impairments. The following are for use at the Stanley A. Milner Library: The Reading Edge translates printed materials into computerized speech; The Optelec Print Enhancer magnifies print, handwriting and photographs up to 60 times their normal size. Meeting Rooms and Theatre Rentals The Stanley A. Milner Library offers four different rooms for rent to any person or group from the general public. These rooms are available during and outside normal library hours (additional security charges apply), call for availability and details. Call the Facilities Office at 496-7080. Immediate payment (cash, debit, or credit card) is required to book a room. Messages may be left on her voice mail system, and calls are returned as soon as possible. You can also request more information by e-mail.
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