Library and Information Resources

Books, journals, reports, databases and videos are some of the information resources available through Library and Information Resources. The Library assists staff in their work-related activities with research and loan services.

Members of the public are also welcome to conduct research, borrow circulating materials through the interlibrary loan process, and view public documents. Appointments are required.

Library Hours:

For appointments, please call: (902) 424-8474
Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Closed on statutory holidays

Collections:

The library book collection covers a wide range of subjects pertaining to environment and labour issues. These subjects include:

Air Quality
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Education
Environmental Protection
Environmental Technologies
Hazardous Materials
Labour Law
Occupational Health and Safety
Pollution Prevention
Public Safety
Solid Waste Management
Sustainable Development
Water Resources Development

Special Collections:

Environmental Impact Assessments
Halifax Harbour Reports
Industry Standards
Nova Scotia Reports
Occupational Health and Safety videos
Uranium Exploration and Mining

Non-Circulating Materials:

Items that must be used in the Library include:

Industry Standards
Journals
Microfiche
Reference Materials

Environment and Labour Acts and Regulations

Full text hard copies of Nova Scotia Environment and Labour Acts and Regulations can be ordered online through Goverment Publications. Online full text versions are also available on our Legislation page.

Databases

Library Catalogue:

The library's holdings can be searched using the in-house catalogue.

Subscriber Databases:

The Department offers a number of online databases, available by subscription:

Labour Agreements
Grievance Arbitrations
Labour Relations Board/Construction Industry Panel Decisions
Labour Standards Tribunal Decisions
Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal/Workers' Compensation Board/Internal Appeals Decisions

Free Databases:

These databases do not require a subscription.

Public Services

Reference services
Interlibrary Loan requests must be made through local public, academic or special libraries.
Loans: three week loan, one renewal for books and videos.
Research service fees:
- 15 mins = $11.25
- 30 mins = $22.50
- 45 mins = $33.75
- 1 hour = $45.00

Faxing:

Faxing is available to external clients at a cost of $10.00 per fax plus photocoping charges.

Photocopying:

Photocopying is available at a cost of 20 cents per page. All photocopying is subject to the Canadian Copyright Act

Interlibrary Loans:

Interlibrary loan requests are accepted from all libraries. The loan period is three weeks, with one renewal. There are no fees for interlibrary loans