Library Services

The CAMH Library provides information and resource materials to CAMH staff and professionals, students and the general public of Ontario.

Services for the Public

Reference Service - Ask a Librarian

Tel: (416) 535-8501 ext. 6988
Fax: (416) 595-6601
E-mail: library@camh.net
Russell Street Library, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Reference librarians respond to requests in person or by mail, e-mail, or telephone. Librarians provide needed information, assist in the use of the collections, instruct in using the library on-line catalogue, conduct orientation tours and refer to other appropriate services and sources.

Circulation

Tel: (416) 535-8501 ext. 6991
Fax: (416) 595-6601
E-mail: library@camh.net

Circulating materials may be borrowed in person or through inter-library loan within Canada (Ontario only, for videos). The loan period for books is 4 weeks. There is a 3 item limit for students and the general public, which includes no more than 1 video. The journal collection and reference materials may only be used in the libraries. Queen Street Library materials circulate to CAMH staff only.

Library Cards (Russell Street Library)

Library Cards are available for:

Individuals: To get a library card, you must be a resident of Ontario and register in person. You will need to show a photo ID with your current home mailing address or two pieces of ID, with at least one providing your home mailing address. You will receive your card in the mail in approximately 1 week. If you live out-of-town, see Inter-Library Lending; or
Organizations: Ontario Organizations such as treatment agencies may register for borrowing privileges. Two contact names must be provided. For further instructions, contact Circulation.

Inter-Library Lending

Fax: (416) 595-6601
E-mail: library@camh.net (No telephone requests)

The CAMH library print resources may be borrowed by any library in Canada. There is a $10.00 charge per book for book loans outside Ontario. There are charges for photocopied material, such as journal articles. Charges depend on delivery mode, location, and other factors. Consult with your local public, university or corporate library to borrow CAMH Library materials.

Audio-Visual Service (Russell Street Library)

Tel: (416) 535-8501 ext. 6987
Fax: (416) 595-6601
E-mail: library@camh.net

Videos are loaned within Ontario, to registered library borrowers only. See Audio-Visuals for further details and a complete listing. The Audio-Visual Collection is not included in the Online CAMH Library Catalogue.