Newfoundland and Labrador Collection & Services

The Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Collection includes a variety of materials about the province and by local creators, available at NLPL branches across Newfoundland and Labrador. The largest collection is housed at the Provincial Resource Library (PRL), also known as the A.C. Hunter Public Library, in St. John's.

This collection features books, magazines, newspapers, maps, pamphlets, and other printed materials, as well as sound recordings, videos, and historical photos, all capturing the people, places, and experiences of Newfoundland and Labrador.

By providing access to these resources, NLPL encourages local creativity and helps promote a deeper understanding of the province's history and culture.

Services

Provincial Reference Services

The A.C. Hunter Public Library, along with the NL Collection team, are here to help anyone doing research at any NLPL branch. If you have questions about Newfoundland and Labrador, local branch staff can guide you to the right resources at the Provincial Resource Library (PRL). Whether you're a community historian, heritage group, scholar, writer, educator, student, genealogist, or just someone curious about the province, we're here to help you explore the NL resources in our collection.

Services included:

• Class and group visits
• Resource recommendations
• Reference assistance (remote and in-person)
• Reference 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