The Russell Resource Library has approximately 8,000 titles of books, with duplicate copies available. Approximately 700 videos are available and we currently subscribe to 25 journals. Our collection consists of Early Childhood, Youth Studies and Special Education. The library also has a large collection of Multicultural and Juvenile literature.

A work area is available with access to computers, internet and various media equipment. A quiet study area is also available upon request.

Library Staff
Denise MacKinnon Library Coordinator - mackinnond@inst-hse.ca

Kim Tanner and Nancy Roby Cassidy - Library Assistants

Library hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday - 8:30 - 12:00 *Friday afternoons by chance. Please call Denise at 893-3342 to check availability.
Saturday - During Extension Class - 8:30 - 1:00

Library is open 8:30am - 1:00pm on the following Saturdays:
Oct.14th, 2006
Oct.28th, 2006
Nov.18th, 2006
March 17th, 2007
March 31st, 2007
April 21st, 2007
May 5th, 2007
May26th, 2007

Library is closed on the following dates:
December 18, 2006 - January 3, 2007

For Summer Hours, please call (902) 893-3342

*Complete information, including library map available in the downloadable PDF Calendar.

Resources
The Russell Resource Library
(Sydney Site)
The Library houses a specialized collection of materials relating to Early Childhood Education, as well as, multi-cultural concerns, diverse abilities and many other topics related to children and familes. In addition the library boasts a good collection of children's literature.