About the Collection

The NL Collection includes circulating and non-circulating materials by local creators and with NL content located in NLPL branches throughout the province. The largest collections are held at the Provincial Resource Library in St. John’s.

This legacy collection includes books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, pamphlets and print ephemera, as well as sound and video recordings and historical photographs that represent the people, places and experiences of Newfoundland and Labrador, past and present.

By facilitating public access to these resources, NLPL fosters local creativity and supports the creation of new knowledge and understanding of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Provincial Resource Library (PRL) and its NL Collection staff provide reference and research support to members of the public through any NLPL branch.  Local branch staff can direct your research questions on topics related to Newfoundland and Labrador to PRL. We help users such as community historians, heritage groups, scholars, writers, educators, students, genealogists, or anyone simply curious about Newfoundland and Labrador, access NL resources in our collections.

Services include:

• Class and group visits
• Resource recommendations
• Research assistance (remote and in-person)
• Research appointments (for in-depth help)
• Support finding and accessing materials
• Document/Image Delivery (charges may apply)

You can ask about NL Provincial Reference Services at your local branch, or contact PRL directly by:

• Calling the A.C. Hunter Reference Desk at (709) 737-3950
• Sending an email to reference@nlpl.ca