Library and Archives
Ingenium’s Library and Archives holdings include books, brochures, catalogues, cassette tapes, films, journals, manuals, photographs, technical drawings, and textual records that provide insight into the technical and cultural understanding of science and innovation. The Library and Archives also manage Ingenium’s corporate archives which document the history of the corporation’s collections, exhibitions, marketing, programs, and research activities.
Our services
Reference
Contact us for recommendations on resources in the collection related to science and innovation subject areas. We are happy to suggest relevant materials, and provide options around how to best to access them.
Inter-library loans
There are over 30,000 books available for interlibrary loans. If you would like to borrow one of the books from our library collection, please contact your local library and request an inter-library loan. You will pick up and return the book to your local library. The loan period is 4 weeks.
Please note that not all resources are eligible for interlibrary loan such as materials from the archives, periodicals, trade literature, and rare book collections. Books requiring specialized handling may also be ineligible for interlibrary loan requests.
Reproduction
If you would like to obtain a reproduction of material from the library and archival collections, please contact us to discuss options. The options and restrictions depend on the type of material and the intended use of the reproduction. Please note that fees may apply.
On-site consultation
If you would like to consult material on-site, visits to the Library and Archives are available by appointment, during our service hours at either of our two locations.
By scheduling an appointment, we can pull materials in advance and be prepared to explain important considerations for handling and reproducing the material.
Plan your visit
Locations
Ingenium’s Library and Archives has two locations. The main branch, where the majority of the collection is held, is housed inside the Ingenium Centre. There is a satellite branch, focused on resources related to aviation and space, located inside the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Both locations feature large windows, ample seating, electrical outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is no fee to visit the Library and Archives. Some services may involve fees, such as photocopying.
Ingenium Centre main branch
1865 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa
Tuesday and Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum branch
11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
Monday and Thursday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule your visit. Our Library and Archives team can be reached at biblio-archives@ingeniumcanada.org or 343-548-4368.
Arrival
Upon arrival, please enter the main doors and notify the person at the front desk you have an appointment with the Library and Archives.
Food and drink
Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Library and Archives with the exception of water in secure container with a lid. Visitors may bring food and drinks to consume in designated areas, if desired.
Accessibility
Ingenium Centre main branch
- This location is on the first floor and is accessible by stairs or elevator
- The exterior door and all interior doors leading to the Library and Archives are automatic
- There are gender-inclusive washrooms located immediately outside the Library and Archives
- The reading room is designed to accommodate mobility devices such as automatic wheelchairs, walkers, and canes
Canada Aviation and Space Museum branch
- This location is on the ground floor near the back of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- The exterior door is automatic but the door immediately outside the Library and Archives is not
- There are gender-inclusive washrooms located immediately outside the Library and Archives
- The reading room is designed to accommodate mobility devices such as automatic wheelchairs, walkers, and canes
Contact us
For more information on our Library and Archives, please contact:
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