This includes official records, resolutions, proceedings, reports, treaties and many other documents. All newspapers currently published in Manitoba can be used on-site. The Library also has the most complete collection of historical Manitoba newspapers. Dating back to 1859, the newspaper holdings are available on microfilm for onsite research or for interlibrary loan. Current issues may be used in the Library.
Newspapers are invaluable tools for community and family histories .
Current Manitoba periodicals as well as Canadian and international titles related to government programs and interests are housed here. The most complete collection of materials published in Manitoba is housed here. Under provincial legislation, Manitoba publishers deposit their publications with the Library. Two lists included here, Made in Manitoba and A Selected list of children's books published in Manitoba , reflect the range of titles received and the continuing cooperation of Manitoba publishers with the Library's legal deposit program. This collection supports Manitoba government programs and services.