Reference and Information Services
Resources
Reference and Information Services supports the research, teaching and professional learning needs of Manitoba's Kindergarten through Senior 4 educators through the provision of instruction in using library resources, research assistance, bibliography creation and by offering workshops in the use of the library, electronic resources, and copyright issues.
The collection consists of books, videocassettes, films, kits, audiocassettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, journals, government publications and a variety of electronic resources.
Electronic Resources and Databases
The IRU provides online access to several electronic resources, including bibliographic databases, encyclopedias and full text education journals. Most of the electronic resources are password protected and are only accessible to eligible registered patrons. Contact Reference and Information Services staff for passwords and Access Services staff to register with the library.
Services
- Instruction on the use of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
- Instruction on how to use electronic databases available on Virtual Education Information Service
- Quick and in-depth information and detailed searches of our collections.
- Access to topical bibliographies.
Contacts
For assistance regarding the use of library resources, including electronic resources and bibliographic databases, contact Reference and Information Services staff by:
- Telephone: 945-7830, in Winnipeg or toll-free at 800-282-8069 ext. 7830
- Email: iruref@gov.mb.ca
- Fax: 204-945-8756
- For personal visits to the IRU, remember to check our hours of operation!
- An online Resource Request Form (
28 KB) is also available.