Library Guides

Library Subject Guides list resources in various formats on specific topics available in print and/or online. They are intended to help "jump-start" your research, so you spend less time searching.

Tutorials help you learn something new in 5 minutes and in 5 easy steps! They are provided in PDF documents or Flash.

New guides and pathfinders are being developed on a regular basis. If you require further assistance researching in the library, please call 905-653-READ (7323) or visit your local branch to speak with a Librarian, or submit a question online using our Email Librarian service.

Library Subject Guides

Black Heritage Collection (296 KB)
Local Studies Collection (67 KB)

Tutorials

Finding Articles with VPL Databases (24 KB)
Saving Files to Library Computers' Hard Drive (24 KB)
Saving Files to Your USB/Flash Drive (24 KB)

Please note that these PDF-formatted documents require the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in to view, available as a free download.