The Earth Sciences Information Centre (ESIC) is designed to provide the earth science community with a single contact point for its information needs. ESIC integrates the delivery of traditional library-based services with the development and marketing of new, technology-driven information products and services.
The objectives of the ESIC are to:
The ESIC has Canada's largest collection of books, serials and maps in the earth sciences with worldwide coverage. There are two main areas of interest:
The majority of the ESIC holdings are available through the automated library catalogue. Access to the catalogue is available via the Web site at http://ess.nrcan.gc.ca/esic/index_e.php
Fees may apply for some of ESIC's services or products. For more information, please consult the Schedule of Fees (under the heading Services) brochure or call the Information desk at (613) 996-3919.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
GSC (Atlantic), Library, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Natural Resources Canada
P.O. Box 1006
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4A2
Telephone: (902) 426-3225
Fax: (902) 426-1466
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-996-4397
E-mail: bio.library@maritimes.dfo.ca
Web site:
http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/e/library/bio-e.htm